Richard Deacon Biography

Fast Facts

• Passed away after suffering an unexpected heart attack in 1984 at 63-years-old
• Due to his deep voice and bald head, he would often portray authoritative roles
• A longtime stage performer, he can best be remembered for his work in the 1969 Broadway production of "Hello, Dolly!" alongside Phyllis Diller
• An avid chef, he wrote several cookbooks over the course of his lifetime and even hosted a cooking program in Canada