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RICHARD BURGHEIM Obituary

BURGHEIM--Richard. Dick Burgheim, longtime editor at Time Inc magazines, including People where he was a founding editor, died June 1, 2025 at Weill Cornell. Known as a tough but brilliant editor, he was 91. After retiring, Dick was a consultant to People and served on the board of directors at Goddard Riverside. He is survived by his wife Ricki Fulman. Donations can be made in his honor to the New York Public Library.

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Published by New York Times on Jun. 4, 2025.

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Stanley Heckman

June 11, 2025

Ricki,
I´m so sorry to learn of Dick´s passing. I so admired him and his passion for helping less fortunate people, and I very much welcomed his friendship, advice and support when I was President of Goddard. My most sincere condolences.

Susan Murray

June 9, 2025

A gift to have known Dick, a gentleman, with a great sense of humor and an abundance of kindness. My condolences to Rickie and all of his friends and loved ones.

Bob Schweich

June 5, 2025

Dick and I grew up in St Louis and each of us had successful careers in New York. Some years back I suggested he consider buying an apartment where I live at 47 E 88 St that was his first East side residence. He was very pleased with the move. I will miss Dick and send condolences to Ricki who was very attentive to his needs towards the end of his life.

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