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Richard L. O’Connor Dies at 96

Updated 2026-08-01 17:25 UTC 2 sources Neutral

Richard L. O'Connor, an Emmy-winning TV producer and executive known for producing films like On Golden Pond and The Muppet Movie, passed away at the age of 96. His family announced his death on August 1st.

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Variety
Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning producer known for his work as an executive in charge of productions like “The Muppet Movie,” “On Golden Pond” and “Hickey & Boggs,” died July 22 in Palm Desert, California. He was 96. O’Connor’s death was
2026-08-01 17:05 UTC
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Richard L. O’Connor, an Emmy-winning TV producer and a studio executive in charge of production on such films as On Golden Pond, The Muppet Movie and Raise The Titanic, died July 22 in Palm Desert. He was 96. His death was announced by his family. A cause was not disclosed. A long-time resident of t
2026-08-01 17:08 UTC
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