Obituary of Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders

Richard Sanders (born August 23rd, 1940 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania) was a TV Actor who was best known for his notable role as quirky newsman, Les Nessman on the American TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati". Richard died on January 29th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of his dead hair. He was said to be 85 years old.

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Richard Sanders Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Sanders, Richard
Common Name: Richard Sanders
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Birth Date: August 23, 1940
Age: 85
Also Known As: Rick, Rich, Les Nessman
Occupation: TV Actor

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Toll House Cookie Dough
Favorite Color: Navy
Favorite Scent: English Laundry Oxford Bleu
Favorite Actor: Scarlett Johansson

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard Kinard Sanders
Father: Henry Irvine Sanders
Mother: Thelma S. Sanders
Spouse/Partner:

Marilynn Marko-Sanders (married ?-?)

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor American Born on August 23rd Born in 1940 Born in Pennsylvania

Quotable Quotes:

"Richard was apparently killed by a hit and run driver while walking to work. (V)"

"Richard Sanders was killed in a nasty accident while on vacation in Aspen, Colorado. (V)"

"Richard Sanders lived a life of passion, grace and devotion to his family and community, leaving a lasting impact on all who were fortunate enough to cross his path. (V)"

Is Mr. Richard Sanders still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.