Legendary presenter Richard Dawson died on Sunday (3/6) at the age of 79 years. Richard, known as the host program 'Family Feud' died due to complications of disease and esophageal cancer. This was revealed by his son, Gary Dawson via Facebook.
"It was hard telling if my father passed away this afternoon because disease and esophageal cancer. When breathed his last, he was surrounded by family. He has tremendous talent, a good husband, father and grandfather are great fun. He will always be our recalled. "
Dawson became a phenomenal emcee 'Family Feud' from 1976 to 1985 (in Indonesia known as program 'Family 100'). He was also known after being involved in the production of The Match Game and played with Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running Man. Dawson also successfully served as Captain Peter Newkirk in Hogan's Heroes, a show popular in the 60's.
Dawson is married to Gretchen Johnson, one of the family Family Feud contestant program in 1991. Previously he was married to Diana Dors and has two sons.
Dawson also known as master of ceremonies who always kissed all the female participants in the program. As such he is often called 'The Kissing Bandit'. Interestingly once married to Gretchen, he never did it again.
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