Obituary of Richard Bull

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Richard Bull

Richard William Bull (born June 26, 1924 in Zion, Illinois) was a TV actor, film actor, and stage actor who was best known for his role as Nels Oleson on the popular American TV series, “Little House on the Prairie.” Richard died on February 3, 2014 and his death was because of pneumonia. He died at age 89.

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Richard Bull Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bull, Richard
    • Common Name: Richard Bull
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Zion, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: June 26, 1924
    • Age: 89 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Rick
    • Occupations:
    • Net Worth: $1.5 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oscar Mayer Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Chartreuse
    • Favorite Scent: Escentric Molecules 02
    • Favorite Actor: Laurence Olivier

    Richard's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Richard William Bull
    • Father: Ralph William Bull
    • Mother: Pearl Smith Biddle
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Barbara Collentine (married 1948-2014, his death)

Death Notice:

  • Date: February 03 2014 at age 89
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Category Tags:

TV ActorFilm Actor Stage Actor American Born on June 26th Born in 1924 Born in Illinois Died in 2014 Died at age 89 Died from Pneumonia

Richard's Notable Roles:

  • Little House on the Prairie

Quotable Quotes:

"Peter Falk was a nice man and a good actor" (IMDB)

"Richard Bull lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and dedication that will be remembered for years to come. (V)"

"Richard Bull was a dedicated and accomplished actor who worked tirelessly in the entertainment industry, but his life was tragically cut short due to unknown circumstances. (V)"

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