Gary Dawson has told that his Father passed away yesterday... :(

Gary Dawson has told that his Father passed away yesterday... :(

He is still alive

Richard Dawson known best for hosting the “Family Feud” and starring in “Hogan’s Heroes” has died, ABC News has confirmed.

He was 79. Dawson was born Colin Lionel Emm in Gosport, Hampshire England on Nov. 30, 1932.

Dawson hosted several incarnations of the popular game show the “Family Feud” after it debuted in 1976.

In addition to hosting “Family Feud,” Dawson appeared on the show “Match Game” as a guest panelist.

He also appeared in films like “The Running Man” and television series such as “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The Alfred Hitchcock Hour,” according to IMDB.com.

http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/entertainment/2012/06/richard-dawson-dies-family-feud-host-was-79/

Sad news. Rest in peace Richard.

I was shocked and sad to read of his passing, cancer at least he didn't suffer.