Family Feud's Richard Dawson Dead At 79 (DETAILS)

Posted June 3, 2012 by Rachel Hislop for Global Grind Staff

We are sad to report that former Family Feud host Richard Dawson has lost his fight with esophageal cancer.

Famed for his charismatic hosting talents for nearly a decade on "Family Feud" from 1976-1985, and then his return for a year in 1994, this is a great loss.

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Richard was also famous for being a regular on "The Match Game" and for appearing in the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action film "The Running Man."

The news of his death came from a post via his son Gary Dawson's Facebook page 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..."

He was 79 years old at his time of death. May he rest in peace.

SOURCE: TMZ