Richard Long
Richard McCord Long (December 17, 1927 – December 21, 1974) was an American actor best known for his leading roles in three ABC television series, including The Big Valley, Nanny and the Professor, and Bourbon Street Beat. He was also a series regular on ABC's 77 Sunset Strip during the 1961–1962 season.
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| Full name at birth | Richard Long
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| Claim to fame | Tap Roots, The Big Valley
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| Date of birth | 17 December 1927
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| Place of birth | Chicago, Illinios, USA
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| Date of death | 21 December 1974
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| Age | 47 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Cause of death | Multiple Heart Attacks
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| Resting place | Cremated, Ashes scattered at sea
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| Height | 6' (183 cm)
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| Weight | 160 lbs (73 kg)
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- David Janssen, a friend since both were under contract with Universal-International in the early 1950s, was his neighbor in 1958. Both died in their late 40s from heart attacks.
- His son Carey passed away in 2008. He inherited his dad's heart problems. He outlived his dad by three years, age wise. He was 50 years old at the time of his death.
- Brother of Barbara Long.
- Cousin, by marriage with Suzan Ball, of Lucille Ball.
- Father of three children with Mara Corday: Carey Long (1957-2008), Gregory (b. 1960) and Valerie Long (b. 1958).
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