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Robert Urich
December 19, 1946 - April 16, 2002

I miss watching u on vegas and Spencer for hire and even swat team back in the 70s. My family and I still think of u and pray for u. The kossick family


Posted by: Frank KossickI - Laughlin, NV - friend
Mar 22, 2022


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Robert Urich,m'hauria agradat conèixer en persona.Em vas enamorar com actor a les series S.W.A.T. Vega$, Spenser For Hire i les pel•lícules.Ara estàs junt amb els meus pares que t'estimen molt i la teva esposa Heather Menzies (R.I.P).


Posted by: Irene Tohà Solé - Girona, OH - Acquaintance
Feb 07, 2021


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I have always loved you in Vegas but mostly in Spenser :For Hire. You died too young. God must have wanted you sooner. RIH Robert! Will see you someday. Wish I had met you Robert, but it was not meant to be I guess! Condolences to his family!


Posted by: Cheryl Potter - Holt, MI - Friend
Feb 06, 2021


I always loved your work Robert, you were way too young to go so quickly but God must have needed you sooner. I had forgotten you were a Buckeye, LOL. Rest in Peace until you will be with your family once again. You are so very missed. God Bless you.


Posted by: Roberta Rayburn - Pataskala, OH - friend
Jan 10, 2021


I know it's been quite a long time since you went home Robert but I had to add my love and appreciation for your work. I will always have a wild crush on you . We grew up very close to each other and at the same time, sorry we never met.


Posted by: Shell Snyder - Cadiz, OH - Neighbor
Dec 20, 2020


Mother and I are watching Vegas on The Decades channel.
Robert was to young at his passing. Also enjoyed watching him in Spencer For Hire...


Posted by: Phil Cole
Nov 28, 2020


Belated sympathies on the loss of your dad in 2010 and your mom in 2016.

I loved your dad in VEGAS & SPENSER FOR HIRE. Hubby and I were dedicated fans of his.

We loved your mom in SOUND OF MUSIC; that's the way I remember her.

Each left their footprints here on earth. I look for pennies of my loved one's birth/date years.

Continue talking to them both; they hear you. I look for pennies with the dates they were born or died.

Best wishes always to you all,

Betty Gordon, Ames, Iowa lifelong fan of them both


Posted by: BETTY GORDON - Ames, IA - friend
Jun 13, 2020


Condolences to his family, they have lost a kind, loving, hard-working man. I never got a chance to meet him, but I loved watching him as a kid in Soap, and Spenser for Hire. My deepest condolences and continued prayers for his family. ❤❤❤


Posted by: Pamela Vallier - Texas City, TX
May 10, 2020


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God bless you Robert. You made a lot of people smile through your work. May you rest peacefully and be reunited with your family June Field, Dundee, Scotland


Posted by: June Field - Dundee, Scotland - Acquaintance
Apr 15, 2020


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I still hold you up as one of the most sincere, kind, open hearted person in Hollywood. The image of your smiling face always makes me feel better. The world lost a jewel when you left this world. I could watch your movies and shows over and over just to see you. Each life is so precious and irreplacable.


Posted by: Claire Callan - New Haven, CT
Apr 15, 2020


Alost 2 decades later you are fondly remembered. Thank you for dedicating you life to the entertainment of so many fans. You have been missed.


Posted by: Rick Mason - Boston, MA - Acquaintance
Feb 17, 2020


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Since Robert is from the same hometown as my mother I would like to know where I can find a complete obituary online. I have looked and searched to no avail. I loved to watch him on TV.


Posted by: Judith Omohundro - Morehead, KY
Nov 30, 2019


I had a crush on you in my early teenage years Robert, I thought you were beautiful, I know a good heart when I see it s d it shone out of your face


Posted by: Cathy Donnelly - OK - Friend
Apr 17, 2019


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I look at your photo each day and it lifts my heart to the face of a really kind, wholesome man. It saddens me still that you had to leave this world so early. Blessings to your family.


Posted by: Claire Callan - New Haven, CT - Friend
Apr 15, 2019


Just watched you in Danielle Steels a perfect stranger. It then took me back to when you were in Vegas. You were such a gorgeous man, lovely smile, so tall and just a lovely human being. I was shocked to see you had passed away and at such a young age. When i googled you I expect to see you still working, instead your obituary. You fought until the very end. So sad. Im from England and we loved you over here. God Bless you. May you be acting forever.


Posted by: Elizabeth Hardman - Friend
Feb 02, 2019


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I am sorry for you leaving this earth,but now in a much better place with youre loved ones etc.I myself will always miss youre acting ,for i am sure you were a nice person .Heaven help us that are left here for here is not so much .God Bless youre soul


Posted by: Joni Vance - Monroe, LA - Friend
Dec 28, 2018


I will always remember his classic portrail of Robert Market's Spenser. It is his image I will see as I read the novels.


Posted by: Pastor Richard Corwin - Bethany, IL
Aug 06, 2018


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Thinking of you and your family on this sad day.


Posted by: June Field - Dundee - Acquaintance
Apr 15, 2018


The Channel DECADES is currently running VEGA$ all weekend. Looked Robert up & found out he passed. I love Robert-Sorry for Your Loss


Posted by: Mary Smythe - Mishawaka, IN - Friend
May 29, 2017


Robert was my first crush. I'm watching Vega$ right now on Decades and just seeing him put a smile on my face. I really miss his handsome face. RIP Robert.


Posted by: Christine Maryak - Lakewood, NJ - Friend
May 27, 2017


Wonderful. Watching him, a man of integrity, kindness, warmth and humor, always made me feel good. Gone but not forgotten.


Posted by: Claire Callan - New Haven, CT
Apr 16, 2017


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I truly miss watching you on television...you were a Great Actor! When you passed I was May God continue to give you everlasting Peace and let his Perpetual Light Shine Upon you. Amen


Posted by: Rosalie Reyes - Pico Rivera, CA
Apr 02, 2017


He was the ONLY actor that I ever really admired. His true inner self came through in each role he played. I still miss him and watch him in film to this day. He had such integrity in an industry that often challenges its members in various ways. He always retained his values. I was in Ireland when he died and didn't return to the States until September 2002. That shock when I discovered he was gone was stark. Those who knew him well and loved him were so fortunate. Be at peace.


Posted by: Claire Callan - CT
Dec 01, 2016


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"Sitting here watching TV decades of Vega$ rerun's. Thinking of you and how great an actor you truly were. I
really enjoyed watching you on both Vega$ and Spencer for Hire. I still cannot believe that it's been 14 years
now since you left this earth to go home to be with your heavenly father. You will never be forgotten. May
God continue to watch over you always! Rest in Peace Sweet Angel"

- Devoted Fan


Posted by: Demetrius Oliver - Burnsville, MN
Nov 28, 2016


God Bless you & Rest in Peace! My prayers are with you.


Posted by: Michael Slater - Las Vegas, NV - Friend
Nov 10, 2016


Just watched a movie with Robert in it, brought back a smile on my face and wonderful memories of this great actor of mine right from the beginning of his career.What a heartbreak that he died so young.Still missed after all these years later as other actors and actresses that have passed away. It was wonderful to be able to see him on tv again on reruns of his acting roles.He and his wife were Blessed with one loving marriage. What a wonderful and loving Husband and Father he was as well as a wonderful person. May he RIP.Always and Lovingly remembered.A Fan.


Posted by: Joanne Jijon - Worcester, MA - Friend
Nov 01, 2016


I know you have been gone from this earth for some time now.
But while you were here you touched many hearts including mine.
We are so much the lesser without you.
Even in your last days you fought for others.
RIP you are missed


Posted by: Elizabeth Sceneay
Oct 29, 2016


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Thinking of you today robert and wishing you were here.


Posted by: James Davis - Kansas city, MO
Sep 20, 2016


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Dear Robert,I thought of you and your family today.I know you lived in Andover,No.Andover area. I live in Methuen.Mass,it's close by. Also am a great fan of yours. You were taken far to early from your family and friends. R.I.P.


Posted by: Shirley Patnode - Methuen, MA - Friend
Aug 11, 2016


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One of my favourite actors gone way to soon. My husband and I enjoyed all the shows he was in. Such a talent. We still miss him.


Posted by: Nancy Morris - Belle River, Ontario, Canada
Aug 04, 2016


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I think of this wonderful human being often and remember his smile and the joy he brought to so many people. May he continue to rest in peace with the Lord and may perpetual light shine upon him forever.


Posted by: Helen Dolezal - Palacios, TX - Friend
Jul 30, 2016


I still miss this great actor. S.W.A.T came on today and i just smile and told my friend that was my Favorite show. Mr. Urich was great at his craft and he live his craft humbly. You are greatly miss!!


Posted by: Cheryl Yancey - DETROIT, MI
Jun 24, 2016


Watched Robert in the Vegas Series when I was around 12 years old, my first crush lol, did a search today on his name and when his picture came up my heart still did a flip, RIP .... too young to die xx


Posted by: CATHY DONNELLY
Apr 25, 2016


Love watching Vega$ reruns. Robert Urich was a kind person, on and off screen.


Posted by: L Surmann - Friend
Mar 19, 2016


It has many years since he has gone but he is still in our thoughts. His candle is still burning in our memories.


Posted by: Lynn Henderson - Bloomingdale, IL - Friend
Feb 21, 2016


I loved him in Spenser for Hirer!


Posted by: Mary Higgins - Durham, NC - Friend
Feb 14, 2016


In loving memory of a wonderful actor who was easy on the eyes! You are surely missed!

Shelley M. Williams, fan - Dunellen, NJ. Jan 5, 2016


Posted by: Shelley Williams - Dunellen, NJ - Fan
Jan 06, 2016


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You brought joy into many lives through the many roles you played.
Rest in Peace . C


Posted by: June Field - Dundee - Friend
Dec 30, 2015


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One of my favorite childhood/teen memories is when Robert/"Spenser" came to shoot an episode of "Spenser for Hire" at my family's home. The episode was "My Brother's Keeper" episode number 18 of season 2. I received an autographed photo from Robert, as did each of my brothers and sisters. You were truly one of the greats.


Posted by: Chris Greenwood - Cambridge, MA - Fan
Dec 25, 2015


Was a wonderful actor and person


Posted by: Anthony J. Lee - Mechanicsville, MD - fan
Sep 03, 2015


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You were always my favorite actor. You're true nature shone through each role. There was the mischievous part of you; the kind part; the quiet reflective part. I always remember the joy you brought.


Posted by: Claire Callan - New Haven, CT - Admirer
Jun 11, 2015


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In memory of Robert who gave so many of us pleasure.
Always remembered fondly reminding us all of younger happier times.


Posted by: June Field - Dundee, Scotland - Fan of many years
Apr 15, 2015


I think my favorite thing about plnnniag was the moment I asked my sister and my best friend to be in my wedding party. They were SO SUPER excited. Second best would be dancing around the living room with my fiance, trying to figure out what song we wanted for our first dance. :) LOVE IT!


Posted by: Sunardi - wjbV54tII, MS - 39HZ53QDGYc
Apr 12, 2015


The best part about wedding pnnianlg is merging two cultures together. My fiance is Greek and I am Chinese. Finding our cultural traditions and incorporating them in the wedding has been so much fun. Both of us were raised in the states so we've been doing some research on Greek and Asian traditions. We've learned so much about both our family backgrounds already! It's been so special.


Posted by: Wendy - Knjo9rNAqDgR, SC - FyaLSEcjaWYI
Apr 12, 2015


I didn't need to know him personally to know he was a good man and a good dad. I'll never understand why he was taken so soon. His three kids needed him. There are plenty of deadbeat dads still running around living it up. He had such faith that he would be healed. His death shook my faith. He was a father figure since I was 9 when Vegas started.


Posted by: Angela Watts - Winchester, KY - Fan
Jan 25, 2014


Robert, to this day, it's hard 2 beleive you have been gone 10 years. You were one handsome and very great actor. Only god knows why you were taken to his Kingdom, but you are in a better place. I miss seeing you on T.V. May god keep you safe alway. God bless you.


Posted by: Idalia Garcia - Palmdale - Fan
Aug 13, 2013


I just bought the movie perfect stranger with Robert in it. What a wonderful man. Just loved his smile. He was and always be my favorite actor. Rest in peace.


Posted by: Diane Fox - New Stanton, PA - fan
Jul 08, 2013


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I grew up watching the series, Vegas as a young child and your other programmes. You were and still are my favourite actor, from your charisma, your acting, and as a person. You will always be remembered by us forever. God bless.


Posted by: jason obihara - london - Just a fan of your work
Jun 25, 2013


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talanted handsome man loved you acting robert,rip


Posted by: ethel - ireland - fan
Dec 02, 2012


Just finished watching Lonesome Dove again-still miss him!!!!


Posted by: nancy - Waterloo, IN - fan
Jun 06, 2012


"Tell me,doctor Freeman.You have destroyed so much.What is it extlacy what you have created?Can you name even one thing? I thought not."- Robert Culp,a.k.a. Dr. Breen. (HL2: EP1)RIP :(


Posted by: Med - aLhtyAKjIeIlvhuc, NH - jOFYFwtbANMLIRXheU
Apr 23, 2012


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Robert, I enjoyed everything you did. Thank you for entertaining us. God Bless you as you rest in Heaven. Blessings to your family.


Posted by: J J - Fan
Feb 13, 2012


I REMEMBER WHAT A GREAT ACTOR HE WAS. I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM. MAY HE REST IN PEACE.


Posted by: EARL THE PEARL - Washington, DC - a fan
Oct 24, 2011


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After all these years still feel sad about Robert dying so young. What a beautiful man and he seemed to be just as beautiful inside. Hope he is with our Lord having a great time. There will never be another Robert Urrich. Thanks for your great gift to us all!


Posted by: Bill - fan
Mar 27, 2011


Our Lord and Savior called you home way to soon. Your manly, graceful acting is truly missed. You were the best. RIP


Posted by: Betty Lemoine - Plaucheville, LA - Long time admiring fan.
Mar 21, 2011


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I had such a crush on this man. I couldn't believe that he could die he was bigger than life...you are not forgotten. I hope there is a hereafter and your having a blast.


Posted by: jean - fan
Mar 16, 2011


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To Robert Urich:
I am Jim Morey from Heather Menzies Urich's home town of Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

We should light a thousand candles for Robert Urich! We should also raise a thousand glasses for Robert Urich!

We should also raise a thousand glasses for Heather Menzies Urich for continuing his fight against Scarcoma and all forms of cancer!

Respectfully Yours;

Jim Morey


Posted by: JIM MOREY
Apr 12, 2010


WHEN EVER I SEE A MOVIE OF ROBERT URICH, ALWAYS FEEL SO SAD HE WAS TAKEN AT AN EARLY AGE. HE LOOKED AND WAS A BEAUTIFUL MAN AS FAR AS I AM CONCERNED. LOVED HIS GENTLE GIANT WAY OF ACTING. I HOPE ALSO I HAVE THE PLEASURE OF RUBBING SHOULDERS WITH YOU UP THERE WITH THE GOOD LORD. REST IN PEACE MY FAVOURITE ACTOR. RIP.


Posted by: DOROTHY - ADMIRER
Mar 24, 2010


I was 24 when my dad passed away at the age of 47. Of all the great memories I have with my dad, none are more vivid than going over to to the house each week, having a special dinner that mom made, and watching our favorite show "Spenser for hire". God did we love that show with Spenser and Hawk. We especially loved that it was around Boston. Robert urich was a phenominal actor. I enjoyed following his career then and continue to do so even today with the beautiful thing called reruns. He was the epitamy of the handsome looking, rugged ,good guy that everyone wanted to be. God Bless you Robert and I look forward to meeting you on the other side someday and maybe partake in an adventure or two.


Posted by: Michael Laplante
May 27, 2008


YOU ARE SURELY MISSED
PATRICIA 1/13/07


Posted by: patricia stevens - Winter Garden, FL
Jan 14, 2008


Robert, Thank you for all the pleasure you gave my wife Geraldine and I. Geraldine is now with you wherever you are and I'm sure she has found you to say hello.Cheers Brynley.


Posted by: BRYNLEY POLLITT - Garden Grove, CA
Apr 21, 2007


saw your photo here and just wanted to say I love you and miss you.


Posted by: Donna Hempel - Carlsborg, WA
Apr 16, 2007


Enjoyed always seeing Mr. Ulrich on tv and have collected several videos in which he stared. His personality truly came through his acting and has always been my favorite tv actor. I did not know him personally, but because of his consistency over the years working in tv, I now miss him as if I knew him. A wonderful actor with a smooth delivery of lines that sounded so natural along with a great smile!!!!

May you rest in peace!


Posted by: Barbara DeMasters - Annapolis, MD
Mar 22, 2007


Robert - You were taken from us too soon. I miss seeing you on TV. You were a great actor and will never be replaced. I agree, "the Good DO die young."

May you rest in peace,

Diane


Posted by: Diane Alexander - Royersford, PA
Mar 18, 2007


Robert, a great human being..still missed 4 years later. Rest in peace my friend.

Your friend, Tim


Posted by: Tim - Salem, NH
Dec 19, 2006