Richard Dawson...DEAD

[SamuelKhan]

http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/03/richard-dawson-dead-family-feud-host/

Richard Dawson, the legendary host of "Family Feud," has died from complications due to esophageal cancer ... this according to his son.

Gary Dawson posted a Facebook message early this morning that read:

"It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my father passed away this evening from complications due to esophageal cancer. He was surrounded by his family. He was an amazing talent, a loving husband, a great dad, and a doting grandfather. He will be missed but always remembered..."

Dawson hosted "Feud" from 1976-1985, and then from 1994-1995. He was also famous for being a regular on "The Match Game" and for appearing in the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action film "The Running Man." One of his biggest roles -- Dawson played Cpl. Peter Newkirk on "Hogan's Heroes," a wildly popular show in the 60's.

As one of the POW's playing their Stalag 13 hosts like a banjo...

A staple on Match Game...

...and the coolest game show host ever.

 

[paracarl44]

I remember him on Hogan's Heroes. RIP Richard Dawson.

 

[AmishTickler]

R.I.P. Richard

I was always a big game show fan, and Family Feud and Match Game were two of my favorites.

I also enjoyed Richard in the movie "The Running Man".

 

[Mitchell]

I'm saddened about Richard Dawson's passing. Family Feud's best days were when he was hosting it.

RIP Richard.

Mitch

 

[paracarl44]

They are saying that he kissed over 20,000 women when he hosted Family Feud. RIP Richard Dawson.

 

[Capnmad]

RIP, Richard Dawson, but was I the only one to think he'd been dead for years?

 

[usgrant]

Survey Says, "Dead Now"

 

[Xodlirv]

I stand in awe of anyone who bonked Diana Dors.