Obituary of Richard Jewell

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Richard Jewell

Richard Allensworth Jewell (born December 17, 1962 in Danville, Virginia) was a notable person who was best known for alerting police during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Richard died on August 29, 2007 and his death was because of diabetes. He was only 44.

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Richard Jewell Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Jewell, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Jewell
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Danville, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: December 17, 1962
    • Age: 44 (at death)
    • Occupation: Notable Person
    • Net Worth: $25 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Perdue Chicken
    • Favorite Color: Baby Blue
    • Favorite Scent: Dior Sauvage
    • Favorite Actor: Karen Gillan

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Allensworth Jewell
    • Father: Robert Earl White
    • Mother: Bobi Jewell
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Dana Jewell (married 1998-2007, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 29 2007 at age 44
  • Place: Woodbury, Georgia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Diabetes (related complications)

Category Tags:

Notable PersonAmerican Born on December 17th Born in 1962 Born in Virginia Died in 2007 Died at age 44 Died from Diabetes

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"Richard Jewell led a successful career as a security guard and police officer, but his life took a tragic turn when he became a suspect in the Olympic Park bombing in Atlanta in 1996. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-06-13 00:43:08
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