Richard Pfeiffer: How Did Michelle Pfeiffer’s Father Die?

Richard Pfeiffer is the father of American actress Michelle Marie Pfeiffer. Richard’s daughter Michelle Pfeiffer is one of the most popular actresses and one of the highest-paid actresses of the 1990s. She has long been described as one of the world’s most beautiful and talented actresses. She appeared on the cover of People’s first “50 Most Beautiful People in the World”. She is recognized as one of the greatest actresses of her generation and has starred in several high-profile films.

Richard Pfeiffer: Bio Summary

Name Richard Pfeiffer
Famous asfather of Michelle Pfeiffer
Date of birth 28 October 1933
Birthplace North Dakota, USA
Died 21 December 1998 (aged 65)
Parents William J. Pfeiffer and Dorothy Straley
Spouse Donna Pfeiffer
Children Rick Pfeiffer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Dedee Pfeiffer, and Lori Pfeiffer
Occupation Air-conditioning contractor

Who Is Michelle Pfeiffer’s Father, Richard?

Richard Pfeiffer is the father of Michelle Marie Pfeiffer and her siblings Rick Pfeiffer (born 1955), actress Dorothy Diane “Dedee” Pfeiffer (born 1964), and actress Lori Pfeiffer (born 1965). Richard was born on 28 October 1933, in Carrington, Foster County, North Dakota, USA. He is the son of William J. Pfeiffer and Dorothy Straley. His father was of German ancestry.

Richard Pfeiffer’s mother was of English, Welsh, French, Irish, and Dutch descent. Richard is not the only child of his parents. He is the brother of William Eugene Pfeiffer, Mary Catherine Peterson, and Dorothy Helen Pfeiffer. Details of his formative years have been kept from the public. His childhood experiences are unknown. His educational background and qualifications are not available as well.

Richard Pfeiffer was married to Donna Jean (née Taverna; 1932–2018), a housewife. Donna is the mother of his four children Rick, Michelle, Dedee, and Lori. Donna is originally from North Dakota just like Richard. Richard and his family moved to Midway City. He worked as an air-conditioning contractor. He and his wife Donna lived a private life away from the public domain.

They raised their children away from the spotlight. Information regarding Richard’s life is very few on the internet because he did not put his information out there on social media or in the media.

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Richard Pfeiffer’s Daughter Michelle Is A Philanthropist

Richard Pfeiffer’s daughter, Michelle Pfeiffer is also a Philanthropist. Besides being an actress, she has been involved in charity work. She has supported charities such as Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Small Steps Project, Soles4Souls, Stand Up To Cancer, and The Trevor Project. She also supports the Humane Society.

In 2016, Michelle Pfeiffer attended the Healthy Child Healthy World’s L.A. Gala for people who lead organizations for children’s environmental health. In December of that year, Michelle, a vegan, joined the board of directors for Environmental Working Group, an advocacy group based in Washington. D.C. She once took to Instagram to promote a philanthropic project.

Michelle Pfeiffer promoted a philanthropic project with Warby Parker, where the eyewear brand donated all proceeds from sales to a program that provides “free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to school children around the country.” Sharing a video on her Instagram page, she wrote:

Black or Blue? Thanks @jimmyfallon for the Flippies by 🕶️ @warbyparker! All proceeds go to Pupils Project, a program that provides free vision screenings, eye exams, and glasses to school children around the country. 🖤💙. The video got 117,271 likes at the time this article is being written.

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How Did Michelle Pfeiffer’s Father Die?

Michelle Pfeiffer’s father Richard Pfeiffer died on 21 December 1998, at age 65, in California, USA. However, the cause of his death is not known. He was cremated, according to Findagrave. His wife Donna Pfeiffer died at age 85, on 17 April 2018. Michelle shared a photo of herself as a baby sitting on her mother Donna’s lap, on her Instagram handle. She wrote: Donna Jean Pfeiffer. Today is her birthday. You left us so long ago and how is it possible that I miss you more with each new year that passes? That’s the way love is❣️RIP mom.

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Ruth Kai Botchway

Ruth Kai Botchway is a Senior Editor at Dicytrends.com. She is a graduate of All Stars Media College (2021) with a Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies. With more than two years experience in Journalism, she has served as an intern at Accra FM and worked with Green TV and Ashiaman TV. She worked as a Maritime Journalist/ influencer, producing Port and Maritime agenda initially aired on Ashiaman TV. You can reach her via email: Ruthbotch1912@gmail.com

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