# Richard Riehle Dies at 78

> Office Space star Richard Riehle dies at 78 after natural causes.
- Title: Richard Riehle Dies at 78 · VICE | Shortify
- Summary: Office Space star Richard Riehle dies at 78 after natural causes. Richard Riehle, known for Tom Smykowski in Office Space, died at 78 from natural causes.
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- Source: VICE — https://vice.com/en/article/office-space-star-richard-riehle-dies-at-78
- Author: Evan Roberson
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:51:30+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: richard riehle, office space, death, natural causes, tom smykowski, ceiling, news, culture
## Richard Riehle
Richard Riehle, best known for his role as Tom Smykowski in Office Space, has died at 78.
## Natural Causes
As reported by multiple outlets, those close to Riehle confirmed he died on October 15 of natural causes.
## Survived by Family
Riehle is survived by his wife, Jane Latham, and their four children.
## Key takeaway

Richard Riehle, known for Tom Smykowski in Office Space, died at 78 from natural causes.