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Richard Riehle, Office Space actor, dies at 78 in Los Angeles

Richard Riehle, a character actor known for roles in Office Space and The Fugitive, died of natural causes in Los Angeles on Thursday.

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File photo Close-up of film clapperboard in action with camera filming a take on set. Photo: Martin Lopez

Death confirmed by representatives

His representatives at Artists & Representatives and Wright Entertainment confirmed the death this past weekend. A statement was issued without providing specific details about the circumstances surrounding his passing.

Career highlights and credits

Riehle portrayed Tom Smykowski in Mike Judge's 1999 film Office Space and played a guard in The Fugitive. He appeared in more than 430 acting credits on IMDb alone, including roles in Casino and Grounded for Life.

Tributes from colleagues

Donal Logue described Riehle as an amazing human being and a consummate professional on social media. Logue noted that he was humble, kind, and incredible at his craft.

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