Obituary of Richard Sanders

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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 October 23rd, 2025 (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 ActorAmerican 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.

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Celebrity Obit Rating: 4 Stars
Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-20 12:48:27
Author: Tucker
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