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| Born | June 20, 1949 |
| Hometown | Tuskegee, Alabama, United States |
| Net worth | $200 million |
| Height | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Spouse | Diane Alexander (m 1995 - 2004) , Brenda Harvey Richie (m 1975 - 1993) |
| Children | Nicole Richie , Sofia Richie , Miles Richie |
| Parents | Alberta R. Richie , Lionel Brockman Richie |
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