Such sad news.
The famed host of Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Robin Leach, died on Friday at the age of 76.
According to Las Vegas Review-Journal columnist John Katsilometes, Leach had been hospitalized since November after suffering a stroke. Another stroke on Monday led him to being admitted to hospice care.
He shared:
Sad to report the death of famed celeb reporter, friend and colleague #RobinLeach @ 1:50 a.m. in #LasVegas. He would have been 77 Wednesday. He suffered a second stroke Monday. He in hospice care. He'd been hospitalized since Nov. 21, after suffering a stroke in Cabo San Lucas.
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 24, 2018
And added a statement from the family:
Statement from #RobinLeach family: "Despite the past 10 months, what a beautiful life he had. Our Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend Robin Leach passed away peacefully last night at 1:50 a.m." 1/2
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 24, 2018
More from #RobinLeach family: "Everyone’s support and love over the past, almost one year, has been incredible and we are so grateful. Memorial arrangements to follow. With love, Steven, Gregg and Rick Leach."
— John Katsilometes (@johnnykats) August 24, 2018
Our thoughts are with Robin’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.
[Image via Judy Eddy/WENN.]
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