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Richard Harris
Irish actor, singer, film director and writer.
Born October 1st, 1930 in Limerick. [ref]
Died October 25th, 2002 at 72 years old in University College Hospital (Hodgkin lymphoma). [ref]
Richard Harris, actor, director and singer, passed away on October 25, 2002 at the age of 72. Harris was born on October 1, 1930 in Limerick, Ireland. He was best known for his roles in films such as 'Camelot' and 'Unforgiven', as well as the Harry Potter franchise. Harris's career spanned more than five decades, and he won numerous awards for his acting. In addition to acting, Harris was also an accomplished singer, releasing several CDs throughout his career, including the hit single "MacArthur Park". He also directed several projects in his later life. Harris leaves behind two sons, Jared and Damian, who followed in his footsteps and become prominent actors. He will be remembered for his incredible body of work and his indelible mark on the entertainment industry.
I could just remember how my father used to say that the reason for living was to get ready to stay dead a long time. William Faulkner