Who is Richard Buckley? Biography, Wiki, Net worth, Death Cause, Age, Husband, Family & More

Richard Buckley (born in 1948 [Age: 73 years] – died 19 September 2021) was a well-known journalist, fashion editor, social media star, media face, and Internet sensation from the United States of America. He is famously known as the husband of a famous filmmaker and fashion designer named Tom Ford. 

Tom has won several awards and nominations such as People Magazine’s 50 Most Beautiful People award, British GQ International Man of the Year Award, Menswear Designer of the Year, GQ Germany Man of the Year, Satellite Auteur Award, and many more. Well, Buckley came into the limelight in September 2021 because Tom Ford announced that Richard was passed away on September 19, 2021. 

He died because of natural causes and long illness. The 73-years-old editor has worked with many popular magazines and stayed loyal to his work. He had a good sense of fashion. Keep reading this article to know wiki, bio, age, family, relationship, death cause, career, net worth, facts, and many more about Richard Buckley. 

Richard Buckley’s Biography, Wiki (Birthday / Early Life)

Buckley took birth in 1948 in Binghamton, New York, United States. He was living in California, United States along with his husband and son. His age was 73 years old (as of 2021). 

He took admission to a private school in his locality for his primary education. After receiving his high school graduation degree, Richard enrolled himself in the University of Maryland’s Munich campus. He was very intelligent and had a keen interest in learning new things. 

Richard Buckley Wikipedia / BIO (Age & Trivia)

Full Real Name	Richard Buckley.
Date of Birth	1948.
Date of Death	September 19, 2021.
Age (at the time of death)	73 years old.
Place of Birth	Binghamton, New York, United States.
Place of Death	Los Angeles, California, United States.
Cause of Death	Prolonged illness.
Profession	Fashion, editor, Journalist, and media face.
Nationality	American.
Religion	Christianity.
Sexuality	Gay.
Net worth	USD 5-6 Million (approx.).
Education	Graduate.
School/College	University of Maryland’s Munich campus.
Height (approx.)	In Feet Inches: 5′ 7″. In Meters: 1.7 m. In Centimetres: 170 cm.
Weight (approx.)	In Kilograms: 62 kg. In Pounds: 136 lbs.
Hair Color	White.
Hair Length	Short.
Eye Color	Blue.
Ethnicity	White.

Richard Buckley’s Family & Ethnicity 

Richard has not shared the names of his parents in any public domain. Moreover, he was less active on social media platforms and didn’t upload any images of his father and mother. On the other hand, the name of Tom Ford’s father is Thomas David Ford and the name of his mother is Shirley Burton. 

Shirley Burton was a well-known real estate broker. As per Buckley’s Facebook bio, he has a sister named Dorothy Holmberg. He follows the Christianity religion and belongs to the white ethnical background. 

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Richard Buckley’s Father, Mother, Siblings & Family

Richard Buckley’s Husband / Boyfriend Name / Children 

Richard Buckley was a young, smart, and talented journalist in his young days. He met Tom Ford for the first time in an elevator of a fashion show in 1986. The two talked for a while and eventually began dating each other. As per the reports, the two decided to tie the knot after 28 years of relationship in 2014. 

They invited all friends, relatives, & family members. Tom and Richard become the parents of a young son in 2012. The baby was born via the gestational surrogacy method. They named their son Alexander John Buckley Ford and affectionately call him Jack. Tom and Richard have not shared the pictures of their son as they want to keep Jack’s identity private. Some media sources have uploaded the pictures of a child and named him as Alexander John Buckley Ford. Some pictures are:-

Who is Tom Ford? 

Tom Ford is a well-recognized American producer, writer, director, and fashion designer. As per the reports, he is currently serving the position of Chairman of the Board of the Council of Fashion Designers of America. 

He has directed many movies such as A Single Man, Nocturnal Animals, and others. Moreover, Tom Ford is also the owner of the ‘Tom Ford SA’ luxury brand. 

What is Richard Buckley’s Death Cause?

According to the reports, Buckley was passed away on 19 September 2021 (Sunday). He was died due to long illness and natural causes at his home in Los Angeles, California, United States. 

He was just 73-years-old at the time of his death. Richard’s death news is confirmed by his husband Tom Ford. Many people showed their concern through their respective social media handles. 

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Richard Buckley’s Net worth / Career / Professions

Buckley was well-known as a fashion editor. He started his career as a fashion journalist. According to the sources, he has also worked in famous magazines such as New York magazine and Vogue Italia. In addition to this, Richard has also served the position of a fashion journalist at Vanity Fair and Women’s Wear Daily. 

Moreover, he has also worked as editor-in-chief for Vogue Hommes International for around 6 years. He earned around USD 18-22k (approx.) from his career as a fashion editor and journalist. According to a rough calculation, his net worth is estimated at $5-6 million USD approximately. 

6 Facts You Must Know About Richard Buckley

• Richard has also experienced scuba diving in 2009. 
• Being a traveling lover, he visited India in 2008 for a visit to various places. 
• Buckley does not have any verified account on any social media platform. 

• He is an animal lover and also has a pet dog at his home. 
• The famous journalist has attended many functions with Tom Ford. 
• Richard Buckley has a great sense of fashion and journalism. 

Social Media Profiles

• Instagram: Will update.
• Facebook: @richard.buckley.568
• Twitter: Not available.

FAQs of Richard Buckley

Q. 1 Who is Richard Buckley?

Ans. Buckley is an American well-known journalist and fashion editor. 

Q. 2 What is the age of Richard Buckley? 

Ans. 73 years old (at the time of death). 

Q. 3 When did Richard Buckley born? 

Ans. 1948.

Q. 4 Who is Richard Buckley’s husband? 

Ans. Tom Ford. 

Q. 5 When did Richard Buckley die? 

Ans. September 19, 2021. 

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