Richard Perry, Music Producer & Jane Fonda's Ex, Dies at 82

Richard Perry has passed away.

The famous record producer died in the very early morning hours of Christmas Eve (December 24), his longtime personal assistant Ben McCarthy told TMZ. He was 82 years old.

Richard had reportedly been fighting Parkinson’s disease and wasn’t able to verbally communicate. Ben shared that visited him for a few hours about a month ago and Richard was in high spirits.

The record producer made a big name for himself in the 1970s, producing songs and albums for the likes of Barbra Streisand...