‘Office Space’ Actor Richard Riehle’s Cause of Death Disclosed

WHO:

Coming Soon - Riehle was also described as an actor in *Star Trek* and *Ferris Bueller*.

Deadline - Richard Riehle was a character actor known for work in *Office Space*, *Bridesmaids*, and *Casino*.

TMZ - Richard Riehle was identified as the “Office Space” actor.

WHAT:

Coming Soon - Doctors also listed oropharyngeal cancer on Riehle’s death certificate.

Deadline - Riehle died from a stroke; oropharyngeal cancer, which affects the throat, was listed as the underlying cause.

TMZ - Riehle’s death was linked to throat cancer; his death certificate listed a stroke as the cause of death and oropharyngeal cancer as the underlying cause.

WHY:

Deadline - The death certificate listed oropharyngeal cancer, a cancer affecting the throat, as the underlying cause of death.

TMZ - The death certificate identified oropharyngeal cancer, a type of throat cancer, as the underlying cause.

HOW:

Deadline - TMZ obtained Riehle’s death certificate.

TMZ - TMZ learned the cause-of-death information from Riehle’s death certificate.

(UPDATED October 27, 2026 18:02 UTC)

Actor Richard Riehle, known for *Office Space*, *Bridesmaids* and *Casino*, died from a stroke. His death certificate lists oropharyngeal cancer, a type of throat cancer, as the underlying cause of death. Riehle was also known for roles in *Star Trek* and *Ferris Bueller*.

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(UPDATED October 27, 2026 17:09 UTC)

Richard Riehle, the character actor known for *Office Space*, *Bridesmaids* and *Casino*, has died. His death certificate lists a stroke as the cause of death. Oropharyngeal cancer, a type of throat cancer, is listed as the underlying cause.