Obituary of Richard Farnsworth

Richard Farnsworth

Richard William Farnsworth (born September 1, 1920 in Los Angeles, California) was a popular American film actor, stunt performer and TV actor who was best known for his Academy Award nominated performance in the 1978 western movie, “Comes a Horseman.” Richard died on October 6, 2000 and his death was reportedly because of suicide by a self inflicted gunshot wound. He died at age 80.

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Richard Farnsworth Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Farnsworth, Richard
Common Name: Richard Farnsworth
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, United States
Birth Date: September 01, 1920
Age: 80 (at death)
Also Known As: Rick
Occupations:
Active Years: 1937-1999

Religion: Quakerism
Net Worth: $1 to $12 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Chicken Fried Steak
Favorite Color: Silver (See all his faves at Hot-Forum)

Richard's Family Tree

Birth Name: Richard William Farnsworth
Father:
Mother:
Spouse/Partner:

Margaret Farnsworth (née Hill, married 1947-1985, her death)

Daughter(s):

Diamond Farnsworth
Missy Farnsworth

Death Notice:

Date: October 06 2000 at age 80
Place: Lincoln, New Mexico, United States
Cause of Death: Suicide (gunshot)
Interment: Buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, California

Category Tags:

Film Actor Stunt Performer TV Actor American Born on September 1st Born in 1920 Born in California Died in 2000 Died at age 80 Died from Suicide

Richard's Notable Roles:

Comes a Horseman

Quotable Quotes:

"But I don't really care for directors flaring up and trying to humble some actor, which they would do to try and make an example out of them so everybody else would stay on the ball--and [David Lynch] wasn't anything like that." (IMDB)

"Richard Farnsworth lived a remarkable life, leaving behind a legacy of talent, dedication, and kindness that will continue to inspire many for years to come. (V)"

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