Obituary of Tim Reid

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Tim Reid

Tim Reid (born December 19th, 1944 in Norfolk, Virginia) was a TV Actor who was best known for being cast as DJ Venus Flytrap on the entertaining American TV comedy "WKRP in Cincinnati". Tim died on January 28th, 2026 (TBV) and his death was possibly because of an unknown sickness. He was 81 years old at the end.

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Tim Reid Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
    • Full Name: Reid, Tim
    • Common Name: Tim Reid
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Norfolk, Virginia, United States
    • Birth Date: December 19, 1944
    • Age: 81
    • Occupation: TV Actor
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Oreo Cookies
    • Favorite Color: Fuchsia
    • Favorite Scent: Viktor & Rolf Spicebomb
    • Favorite Actor: Denzel Washington

    Tim's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Timothy Lee Reid
    • Father: William Lee Reid
    • Mother: Augustine Reid (née Wilkins)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Rita Sykes ​(married 1966-divorced 1980)​
      • Daphne Maxwell Reid ​(married 1982-present)
    • Son(s):
      • Timothy II (born 1968)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Tori Reid (born 1971)

Death Notice:

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

Category Tags:

TV ActorAmerican Born on December 19th Born in 1944 Born in Virginia

Quotable Quotes:

"I prefer to eat the green ones because they are healthier and may keep me alive longer."

"Time to get the funk out your face, Cincinnati!"

"This is WKRP in Cincinnati, with more music and Les Nessman."

"Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace. "

"Oh, no, it wasn't the airplanes. It was Beauty killed the Beast."

"To uncover your true potential you must first find your own limits and then you have to have the courage to blow past them."

"But such is life. On this day in 1998, Tim Reid was lost in action but never forgotten. (V)"

"Tim Reid's life and impact on those around him will always be remembered and cherished. (V)"

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

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Wiki Page Updated: 2024-12-02 08:43:08
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