Actor Richard Riehle died at age 78.
Richard Riehle, a character actor with a career spanning nearly five decades and over 400 projects, died on October 15, 2026, at age 78. He was best known for his role as Tom Smykowski in the 1999 film Office Space. His death was confirmed by his management company, Wright Entertainment Inc.
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2 outlets covered it, splitting into 2 framing camps across 2 bias groups.
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ABC News emphasizes Riehle's versatile career across TV and film while Breitbart leads with Office Space stardom and TMZ-sourced personal details, but both agree on the core facts.
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“Richard Riehle, actor in 'Glory' and 'Office Space,' dies”
“Richard Riehle, 'Office Space' Star, Dead at 78”
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Riehle died of natural causes in Los Angeles.
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