Obituary of Richard Mulligan

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Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan (born November 13, 1932 in The Bronx, New York) was a TV actor and film actor who was best known for his role as Burt Campbell in the 1977-1981 sitcom, “Soap” and for his role as Dr. Harry Weston in the 1988-1995 sitcom, “Empty Nest.” Richard died on September 26, 2000 and his death was possibly because of colorectal cancer. He died quite soon at age 67.

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Richard Mulligan Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Mulligan, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Mulligan
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: The Bronx, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: November 13, 1932
    • Age: 67 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1962-2000
    • Net Worth: $8 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Yellow
    • Favorite Scent: Creed Aventus
    • Favorite Actor: Jack Nicholson

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard Mulligan
    • Father: Robert Edward Mulligan
    • Mother: Ann-Elizabeth Mulligan
    • Brother(s):
      • Robert Mulligan (born August 23, 1925-died December 20, 2008)
      • James Mulligan
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Patricia Jones (married 1955-divorced 1960)
      • Joan Hackett (married January 3, 1966-divorced 1973)
      • Lenore Stevens (married June 25, 1978-divorced 1990)
      • Rachel Ryan (married April 27, 1992-divorced 1993)
    • Son(s):
      • James Mulligan

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 26 2000 at age 67
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Cancer (colorectal)
  • Interment: Cremated

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor American Born on November 13th Born in 1932 Born in New York Died in 2000 Died at age 67 Died from Cancer

Richard's Notable Roles:

  • Empty Nest
  • Soap

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard Mulligan lived a remarkable life dedicated to his craft, leaving behind a legacy of unforgettable performances that will continue to inspire and entertain audiences for years to come. (V)"

"Richard Mulligan had a successful career in acting, starring in popular TV shows such as "Soap" and "Empty Nest." Sadly, he passed away after a long battle with cancer. (V)"

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