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Lee Kenneth Richardson

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Jul 11, 1972 – May 24, 2020

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BORN
July 11, 1972
DIED
May 24, 2020
LOCATION
West Chester, Pennsylvania

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Lee Kenneth Richardson, an actor, director, visionary and professor, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Avondale, PA on Sunday, May 24, 2020. 

Lee was born in Jersey City, NJ on July 11, 1950. He graduated from Rutgers University – New Brunswick in 1972 with a Bachelor of Art in...

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Sad to learn of Lee’s passing. I only knew him a few of his later years. He was a gifted drama coach and passionate person. It is unfortunate that the world did not know more of him.

Today is Lees birthdays and I am so sorry to hear of his passing. My condolences go out to his family during this difficult time.
Lee was easily my favorite teacher at Temple University. We kept in touch over the years. He was one of my biggest catalysts and supporters for packing my bags and moving out to Los Angeles to follow my dreams. Lee will forever be in my heart and Im grateful to have known him. Thank you Lee. R.I.P.

Lee Kenneth Richardson was such a passionate visionary force in the USAmerican theater...his legacy continues in so many people, and I have so many amazing memories of him..especially his huge role in launching the career of George C Wolfe...my memories of our experience with A COLORED MUSEUM remains the high points of my life...much love and gratitude to him...such a great loss

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I met Lee in Jan. Of 2019. We became fast phone friends. He was very Entertaining! We talked on the phone for six months. I went through his hip surgery with him. We talked through his movie coaching for the Meek Miles. And finally he desired he wanted to visit me in Oregon. We had a fun two week visit. He stayed in the RV on our property. He had a great time hiking in the Forest Park across the street while I went to work. I took him to see the highlights around Portland. The waterfalls ,...