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Robin Leach of 91ƵLifestyles of the Rich and Famous91Ƶ dies

He showcased a world of champagne wishes and caviar dreams in the 8091Ƶs and 9091Ƶs

A publicist says Robin Leach, whose voice crystalized the opulent 1980s on the TV show 91ƵLifestyles of the Rich and Famous,91Ƶ has died. He was 76.

Leach91Ƶs family said through a public relations firm that he died Friday.

Leach gave frenzied descriptions of yachts, mansions and private jets in his English accent on the syndicated show that ran for a decade.

He signed off by hoping viewers would have 91Ƶchampagne wishes and caviar dreams,91Ƶ a phrase that became a cultural touchstone.

Leach91Ƶs voice was constantly parodied. Both Harry Shearer and Dana Carvey did Leach on 91ƵSaturday Night Live.91Ƶ

Leach began his career as a print journalist in Britain. He came to the U.S. where he wrote for the New York Daily News and People magazine before finding his calling in television.


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In this Oct. 17, 2013 file photo, Robin Leach attends the Food Network91Ƶs 20th birthday party in New York. Leach, whose voice crystalized the opulent 1980s on TV91Ƶs 91ƵLifestyles of the Rich and Famous,91Ƶ has died, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
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