Obituary of Robin Leach

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Robin Leach

Robin Douglas Leach (born August 29, 1941 in Perivale, England) was a journalist, TV producer, and TV actor who was best known for hosting the American TV series, “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” from 1984 to 1995. Robin died on August 24, 2018 and his death was because of a stroke. He died at age 76 just five days before his 77th birthday.

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Robin Leach Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Leach, Robin
    • Common Name: Robin Leach
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Perivale, England
    • Birth Date: August 29, 1941
    • Age: 76 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Religion: Christian
    • Net Worth: $15 million
    • Nationality: British
    • Favorite Food: Breyers Ice Cream
    • Favorite Color: Lilac
    • Favorite Scent: Coco Mademoiselle Eau De Parfum
    • Favorite Actor: Kirk Douglas

    Robin's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Robin Douglas Leach
    • Father: Douglas Thomas Leach
    • Mother: Violet Victoria Leach (née Phillips)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Judith Desser (married 1968-divorced 1977)
    • Son(s):
      • Gregg Leach
      • Rick Leach
      • Steven Leach

Death Notice:

  • Date: August 24 2018 at age 76
  • Place: Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
  • Cause of Death: Stroke

Category Tags:

JournalistTV Producer TV Actor British Born on August 29th Born in 1941 Died in 2018 Died at age 76 Died from Stroke

Robin's Notable Roles:

  • Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous

Quotable Quotes:

"[on the passing of Elaine Kaufman] Her success began by extending credit to impoverished writers who would pay their chits when books, scripts, or articles got published. She let customers sleep there and wake them up the next day, when she returned to work and their hangover had passed." (IMDB)

"Robin was funny and always had a smile on his face. He is truly gone but never forgotten. (V)"

"Leach was a charismatic and beloved television personality, who lived a truly extraordinary life dedicated to bringing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood into the homes of millions of viewers. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-07-05 09:42:50
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