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Richard Riehle's Final Role: Throat Cancer Underlies Stroke
27 Oct
Summary
- Richard Riehle's death certificate indicates a stroke as the cause.
- Throat cancer was identified as the underlying cause of death.
- The veteran actor was cremated on October 23.
Veteran actor Richard Riehle passed away, with his death certificate now clarifying the cause. The document obtained by TMZ indicates that Riehle succumbed to a stroke, with oropharyngeal cancer, a form of throat cancer, identified as the primary underlying cause.
Riehle, a Hollywood staple with over 400 acting credits, is best remembered by many for his portrayal of Tom Smykowski in the 1999 cult classic "Office Space." His character's journey in the film, including his layoff and subsequent "Jump to Conclusions" mat invention, remains memorable.
His distinguished career also included roles in "Casino," "Fried Green Tomatoes," and "The Fugitive," alongside numerous television appearances. Riehle had filmed scenes for several movies prior to his passing on October 15, though he did not live to see all of them released. He was cremated on October 23, with friends having previously reported his death as due to natural causes.
