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He was known for his portrayals of Franklin D. Roosevelt in both the miniseries Eleanor and Franklin (1976) and 1982 film musical Annie, Richard Gilmore in Amy Sherman-Palladino's comedy-drama series Gilmore Girls (2000–2007), and a ubiquitous narrator for historical programs on The History Channel and in such PBS productions as Nova.
E dward Herrmann, the actor best known for playing Lorelai Gilmore’s father Richard on the TV show Gilmore Girls, died Wednesday. He was 71 and his death in a New York hospital was...
By Alyssa Toomey. Sad news heading into the new year, particularly for fans of "Gilmore Girls." Edward Herrmann has died at the age of 71, E! News confirms. The actor, who is most famous...
Nov 19, 2016 · Edward Herrmann, who played the distinguished family patriarch Richard Gilmore for seven seasons on the original Gilmore Girls series, passed away in 2014 at age 71 after a battle with...
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Oct 13, 2023 · A major storyline in the revival centers around the death of patriarch Richard Gilmore, husband to Emily, father to Lorelei, and grandfather to Rory. Sadly, this was due to the real-life death of Edward Herrmann who died on December 31, 2014 at the age of 71, per The Washington Post.
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Nov 21, 2016 · Gilmore Girls: How Two Families Said Good-bye to Edward Herrmann. The late actor’s loved ones—on-screen and off—remember their husband, father, and co-star on the eve of the Gilmore...
Dec 31, 2014 · Gilmore Girls patriarch Edward Herrmann died on Wednesday, following a battle with brain cancer. He was 71. The veteran actor’s family told TMZ that he had been in ICU in New York City for...