C. Richard D'Amato: key obituary facts
Is C. Richard D'Amato dead? Yes. C. Richard D'Amato died on September 5, 2026, at age 83.
Cause of death: C. Richard D'Amato's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was C. Richard D'Amato known for?
He was an American government official.
More about C. Richard D'Amato
Born: 28 September 1942.
Place of birth: Hackensack.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Cornell University, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy.
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Richard D’Amato, an American politician and former Navy Reserve captain who served in the Maryland House of Delegates from 1999 to 2003, died on September 5, 2026, aged 83. Born Charles Richard D’Amato on September 28, 1942, in Hackensack, New Jersey, he also held a law degree and pursued a career in public service that included work in the U.S.
Senate. He was known for his role as senior staff counsel under Sen. Robert C. Byrd, where he helped oversee appropriations work and matters involving U.S. international operations and programs. D’Amato also drew notice for facilitating funding for military parapsychology research and for conducting an investigation of unidentified flying objects.