'Office Space' star Richard Riehle dead at 78

Circumstances surrounding Riehle's death were not immediately disclosed."We are deeply saddened to confirm the passing of our beloved client, Richard Riehle, this past weekend," representatives told Fox News Digital.RJ MITTE, ‘BREAKING BAD’ ACTOR WHO PLAYED WALTER WHITE JR., DIES AT 34Richard Riehle died over the weekend, his representatives confirmed to Fox News Digital.He was 78.

(Austin Gorum)"A remarkable actor whose career in theater, film, and television spanned nearly five decades and more than 400 projects, Richard leaves behind an extraordinary legacy.""Beyond his immense talent, he will be remembered for his genuine goodness, boundless kindness, and unwavering generosity, particularly toward emerging actors and filmmakers, whom he encouraged and supported at every opportunity."‘SAVED BY THE BELL’ STAR DENNIS HASKINS DEAD AT 75Riehle helped solve cold cases alongside Jessica Walter on "NCIS." (Cliff Lipson)Riehle's reps added, "Our industry has lost an exceptional talent, and our community has lost a truly wonderful man.We ask that his family’s privacy be respected during this difficult time."PUT YOUR ENTERTAINMENT KNOWLEDGE TO THE TEST AND SEE HOW YOU SCOREBorn in Menomonee Falls, Wisc., Riehle first became involved in theater while attending the University of Notre Dame and made his silver screen debut with a small role in the 1977 Americana drama, "Joyride."Richard Riehle was a prolific character actor and appeared in a number of television shows, including "Home Improvement" with Tim Allen (ABC Photo Archives)GET ENTERTAINMENT SCOOP DELIVERED RIGHT TO YOUR EMAIL BY CLICKING HEREAmong hundreds of television and film roles through the years, Riehle found fame as Initech product manager Tom Smykowski in the '99 cult classic film, "Office Space."He portrayed principal Ed Rooney on the television adaptation of "Ferris Bueller," and starred in 45 episodes of "Grounded for Life," in addition to roles on "Murder She Wrote," "Ally McBeal," and "Marri...