Obituary of Richard Kiley

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Richard Kiley

Richard Paul Kiley (born March 31, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois) was a stage actor, film actor, and TV actor who was best known for his role as Miguel de Cervantes in the 1965 Brodway musical “Man of La Macha.” Richard died on March 5, 1999 and his death was because of an unspecified type of marrow disease. He died at age 76.

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Richard Kiley Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Kiley, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Kiley
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: March 31, 1922
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rich
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1950-1999
    • Religion: Roman Catholic
    • Net Worth: $5 miles
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Smucker's Strawberry Jam
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: 1 Million by Paco Rabanne
    • Favorite Actor: Buster Keaton

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Paul Kiley
    • Father:
    • Mother:
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Mary Bell Wood (married 1948-divorced 1967)
      • Patricia Ferrier (married 1968-1999, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • David Kiley
      • Michael Kiley
    • Daughter(s):
      • Kathleen Kiley
      • Dorothea Kiley
      • Deirdre Kiley
      • Erin Kiley

Death Notice:

  • Date: March 05 1999 at age 76
  • Place: Middletown, New York, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (unspecified bone marrow disease)
  • Interment: Remains interred in Warwick

Category Tags:

Stage ActorFilm Actor TV Actor American Born on March 31st Born in 1922 Born in Illinois Died in 1999 Died at age 76 Died from Cancer

Richard's Notable Roles:

  • Man of La Macha

Quotable Quotes:

"[from 1970 New York Post interview]: Acting is a wonderful way to communicate without a one-to-one relationship." (IMDB)

"Richard Kiley was found dead in his bedroom with a suicide note. (V)"

"Richard Kiley lived a life full of talent, grace, and passion, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire generations. (V)"

"Richard Kiley had a long and illustrious professional life as an award-winning actor, known for his powerful stage performances and memorable roles in film and television before passing away at the age of 76. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Kiley still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has passed away.

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