Actor Richard Riehle Dies In Los Angeles At 78
Actor Richard Riehle, widely recognized for his role as Tom Smykowski in the film 'Office Space,' has passed away in Los Angeles at the age of 78. He died of natural causes.
Lafayette, IN, October 19, 2026 —
Actor Richard Riehle, widely recognized for playing Tom Smykowski in the film Office Space, has died in Los Angeles at age 78. He died of natural causes.
The information provided did not specify when Riehle died. It also did not include details about his family, funeral arrangements or other circumstances surrounding his death.
Riehle’s role as Tom Smykowski in Office Space is the work identified in the information about his death. No further details about his career, other screen roles or professional history were provided, so those details could not be independently included here.
The circumstances reported are limited to his age, his death in Los Angeles and the stated cause of death. No additional information was provided about who confirmed the death or whether a representative made a public statement.
Riehle was 78. Further information about the timing of his death and any planned services was not provided.
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