# Richard Riehle Dies at 78

> Actor from Office Space and Bridesmaids passes away at 78.
- Title: Richard Riehle Dies at 78 · Deadline | Shortify
- Summary: Actor from Office Space and Bridesmaids passes away at 78. Richard Riehle, known for roles in Office Space and Bridesmaids, died at age 78.
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- Source: Deadline — https://deadline.com/2026/10/richard-riehle-dead-office-space-actor-1237168053
- Author: Armando Tinoco
- Published: 2026-10-19T20:51:49+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: richard riehle, office space, bridesmaids, actor, death, 78, entertainment, culture
## Richard Riehle
Richard Riehle, an actor in Office Space, Bridesmaids, Casino, Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo and The Man From Earth, has died.
## Role in Office Space
Riehle played Tom Smykowski, a cynical Initech product manager, in Mike Judge’s 1999 satirical comedy Office Space.
## Death Announcement
Riehle’s reps said they were deeply saddened to confirm his passing this past weekend.
## Key takeaway

Richard Riehle, known for roles in Office Space and Bridesmaids, died at age 78.