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Jul 4, 2012 · The son of an alcoholic, Richard Lynch began using drugs himself. Then in 1967 he had an accident in Central Park, setting himself on fire in the middle of an LSD trip.
The scars came from a 1967 incident in New York's Central Park in which, under the influence of drugs, he set himself on fire, burning more than 70% of his body. [3] He spent a year in recovery, gave up drug use and ultimately began training at The Actors Studio and at the HB Studio.
Richard Lynch. Actor: The Sword and the Sorcerer. Richard Hugh Lynch was born on February 12, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Irish immigrant parents. He was one of seven children. Before starting a career as an actor, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958.
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- June 19, 2012
Richard Lynch. Actor: The Sword and the Sorcerer. Richard Hugh Lynch was born on February 12, 1940 in Brooklyn, New York City, to Irish immigrant parents. He was one of seven children. Before starting a career as an actor, he joined the United States Marine Corps in 1958.
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- Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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- Yucca Valley, California, USA
Jun 21, 2012 · Actor Richard Lynch has been found dead in his home, his representative said. The actor, known for his facial features and playing the villain, was 76. According to Mike Baronas, Lynch's representative, a friend stopped by Lynch's home after not hearing from him for several days.
Jun 21, 2012 · Richard Lynch, the Halloween and Battlestar Galactica actor who scarred his face after setting himself on fire following a bad acid trip, died yesterday at age 76.
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Jun 20, 2012 · Richard Lynch, whose scarred face helped make him the perfect villain in such films as 1982’s The Sword and the Sorcerer, was found dead June 19 at his home in Palm Springs. He was 76.