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R.I.P. Ralph Richeson

posted 9 years ago by CalamityDan
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Deadwood star Ralph Richeson, who played the bizarre cook Richardson on the hit HBO series, passed away yesterday at the age of 63 at the Palmdale Regional Medical Center. The actor's agent, Hugh Leon of Coast to Coast Talent Group, confirmed his client's passing to Deadline, revealing that he passed away on Tuesday night due to heart failure. Here's what one of the late actor's Deadwood co-stars, Jim Beaver, had to say in a moving tribute on his Facebook page.

"One of our most beloved comrades from Deadwood is gone. Ralph Richeson, an actor plucked from the crowd of background players and given the chance to create the remarkably memorable character of Richardson, the hotel flunky with the sweet spirit, died this morning in hospice. I don't think there was anyone remotely involved in the show who didn't love Ralph. He was kind, infinitely sweet, and far, far smarter than his character. I will miss you forever, my friend. I raise antlers in honor of your passage." Read more at: https://tr.im/GRoON

[–] zingzangspillip 9 years ago

Richardson was a character that didn't *need* to be in Deadwood, but was there, and a result made the show funnier, warmer and more sympathetic than perhaps it would have been if he were not there.
Condolences to Ralph Richeson's family & friends, but may they understand that we will always remember him fondly.

[–] Doom 9 years ago

Richardson was a character that didn't *need* to be in Deadwood, but was there, and a result made the show funnier, warmer and more sympathetic than perhaps it would have been if he were not there.

I completely agree.

R.I.P.

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[–] mervispool 9 years ago

 i loved Richardson. Quirky to the point of entertaining. His lines were great.

[–] slch112 9 years ago

R.I.P.

[–] speedy1383 9 years ago

I didn't know this. RIP Richardson. You were a memorable character.

[–] tl2055 9 years ago

I hope they don't try and recast him. Any actors who have since died their characters should be dead too.

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