Richard Lynch

Like so many others, I grew up watching Richard Lynch on television and never got enough of his performances. He was a unique and ginormous talent. For any writers out there, I believe that there is a real need for a Richard Lynch biography. He deserves to have a book written about him. He was that talented and that interesting and I would be the first to buy it. RIP

I worked with Richard several times starting in the late 80's and only recently found out he had passed on. On March 17th of this year I woke up to this message on my voicemail... "Happy Saint Patrick's Day my Celtic brother....wake up and have a pint" The message trailed off with that Lynch laugh. It was the only message from Him I ever saved.

Hi, Philippe from France. I grew up with Mr Lynch movies and the many TV shows in which he always was the best part of the cast, very often playing the "bad guy", that always caught your attention. Strange to say, but I was always looking for him through the TV programm. Then, surfing on internet, I discovered interviews on youtube, and I was very touched that he appeared to be a truly very nice guy in life. Many comments, pictures and videos posted on internet by fans all over the world always confirmed that. I never read a bad word on him. People who approched him (fans, but directors, producers,...) were always enthousiastic.
His acting had something... very special, that made everything he did immediately credible. Whatever he did, in fact. Yes, he was the "bad guy" most of the time. But I always felt very difficult to "hate" any character he played.
One last word, about one of my regrets. I planned to go to visit california, for some vacations, and I had the project to visit him, at his Paradise View Road home, in Yucca Valley. I planned to send him a letter before, of course, but, you know how it is, you always think you have time for that, and you delay. I was starting it when I read on my newspaper in France that he just passed away (yes, he was pretty popular in France amongst my generation - people who just turned 40). I shouldn't have waited for so long.
I just wanted to say, even 4 months after he died, that I'm still very sad he passed away, and I present all my condolences to his family and friends.

Philippe A., from France

I received my first kiss from Richard in Brooklyn when I was fourteen years old. He was a great guy. He had loads and loads of friends in Brooklyn and on behalf of them and myself, you made us very proud and left us with a great lesson. You are now with my wonderful husband of 42 years and your very good friend Brian Malone. R.I.P. Richard and worlds of sympathy to your family. Violet Malone, Babylon N.Y.

Richard, I Loved you so much and now you're with my sister who passed away 2010. I know she'll find you and talk to you about how much I cared for you.
Love you
Karen

Richard was a fine actor and one of my alltime favorites. I had the honor of interviewing him in 2000. He was gracious and wonderful. May God grant you rest Richard and may you know true peace.

To the woman who wrote a story about The Sword and the Socerer even though he is no longer here you can share with his fans at his official fan site at Tripod. Forgive me if this is not the appropriate forum for this as there is no way to contact...

My condolences to the family.

Thank you to family members and his many fans for sharing their memories.

Rest in peace Mr Lynch. My thoughts are with the family. Thank you for all the joy you gave us in your different movies.

My prayers are going with Richard´s family (Mrs. Lily Lynch and Mr. Barry Lynch and relatives) again. He was always a very talented actor and I loved him so much and I even met him. RIP, maestro!

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