By John Katsilometes, Las Vegas Review-Journal
Robin Leach, a celebrity columnist and television host who famously signed off each episode of “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous” with his signature catchphrase of “Champagne wishes and caviar dreams,” died Friday. He was 76.
“Despite the past 10 months, what a beautiful life he had. Our Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend Robin Leach passed away peacefully last night at 1:50 a.m. Everyone’s support and love over the past, almost one year, has been incredible and we are so grateful. Memorial arrangements to follow,” said a statement from Leach’s son Steven, which is also attributed to Robin’s sons Gregg and Rick Leach.
Leach suffered a second stroke Monday. He had been hospitalized since November, after suffering a stroke in Cabo San Lucas. After his first stroke, Leach was taken to the St. Rose Dominican Siena ICU immediately upon his return to Las Vegas. He was later transferred to a nearby rehab facility, but suffered setbacks in his recovery and was unable to fully return to speaking full sentences.
Leach was moved to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio in December, and also was admitted to a nearby rehabilitation facility. He returned to Las Vegas in May, where he continued rehab work at a Las Vegas health-care center. Leach’s recovery was interrupted Monday with the second, serious stroke, and it quickly became apparent he would not recover.
Leach was known for his grandiose personality, his seemingly tireless coverage of the celebrity beat in Las Vegas, and similarly passionate contributions to local charities. He was especially instrumental to the development of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Leach helped emcee the first fundraiser for the facility, in 1995 at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars.
“Nobody used celebrity more than Robin did,” Larry Ruvo, founder of the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, said Friday. “He had the ability to set up auction items, he would call in celebrity friends to appear at the Power of Love gala. He was the emcee and did voice-overs. He was the conductor, leading the symphony.”
Leach donated his fee for commercial appearances and voice-overs to the Cleveland Clinic.
“It was a significant amount of money,” Ruvo said. “He really believed in helping people. I have lost a friend and mentor.”
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“Despite the past 10 months, what a beautiful life he had. Our Dad, Grandpa, Brother, Uncle and friend Robin Leach passed away peacefully last night at 1:50 a.m. Everyone’s support and love over the past, almost one year, has been incredible and we are so grateful. Memorial arrangements to follow,” said a statement from Leach’s son Steven, which is also attributed to Robin’s sons Gregg and Rick Leach.
Leach suffered a second stroke Monday. He had been hospitalized since November, after suffering a stroke in Cabo San Lucas. After his first stroke, Leach was taken to the St. Rose Dominican Siena ICU immediately upon his return to Las Vegas. He was later transferred to a nearby rehab facility, but suffered setbacks in his recovery and was unable to fully return to speaking full sentences.
Leach was moved to the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio in December, and also was admitted to a nearby rehabilitation facility. He returned to Las Vegas in May, where he continued rehab work at a Las Vegas health-care center. Leach’s recovery was interrupted Monday with the second, serious stroke, and it quickly became apparent he would not recover.
Leach was known for his grandiose personality, his seemingly tireless coverage of the celebrity beat in Las Vegas, and similarly passionate contributions to local charities. He was especially instrumental to the development of the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health. Leach helped emcee the first fundraiser for the facility, in 1995 at Wolfgang Puck’s Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars.
“Nobody used celebrity more than Robin did,” Larry Ruvo, founder of the Cleveland Clinic in Las Vegas, said Friday. “He had the ability to set up auction items, he would call in celebrity friends to appear at the Power of Love gala. He was the emcee and did voice-overs. He was the conductor, leading the symphony.”
Leach donated his fee for commercial appearances and voice-overs to the Cleveland Clinic.
“It was a significant amount of money,” Ruvo said. “He really believed in helping people. I have lost a friend and mentor.”
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