Monty Brinson
G. Monty Brinson (born George Montgomery Hutchens Brinson; November 21, 1957 – January 24, 2016) was an American actor, writer, producer, and professional poker player. He was best known as the first husband of Kim Richards.
G. Monty Brinson | |
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| Born | George Montgomery Hutchens Brinson November 21, 1957 |
| Died | January 24, 2016 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | High Point Central High School |
| Occupation | Actor • writer • producer • professional poker player |
| Years active | 1989–2015 |
| Television | The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 3, including Brooke |
Early life change
George Montgomery Hutchens Brinson was born in Guilford County, North Carolina on November 21, 1957.[1] He was the son of Robert Laurie Brinson Jr. (1921–2003) and Sarah Elizabeth Brinson (née Hutchens; 1925–2000). His siblings were Elizabeth, Sarah, Robert L III, and George M.[2]
Brinson's maternal grandfather, George Elijah Hutchens, was the founder of Food World; which he founded in 1917. His mother had served as the president and secretary of Food World Inc. Brinson was the heir to the supermarket franchise.[2]
Brinson graduated from High Point Central High School in 1976.[3]
Career change
Brinson wrote and co-produced the 1990 film Escape, with his then-wife Kim. The duo founded the production company Brinson-Richards Entertainment in 1989.[4]
Brinson was a professional poker player.[2]
Brinson made numerous guest appearances on the Bravo reality television series The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills between 2010 and 2015.[5]
Personal life change
Marriages and children change
Brinson married actress Kim Richards at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Beverly Hills on July 27, 1985.[6] They had one daughter together, Brooke Ashley (born February 21, 1986).[7] Their divorce was finalized in 1988. They divorced amicably,[8] remaining close friends.[9] Brinson had three grandchildren through Brooke and her husband Thayer Wiederhorn.[10] His daughter has had two more children since Brinson's death.[11][12]
Brinson married the Playboy Playmate of July 1988 Terri Lynn Doss in 1991. They had two daughters together; Alexandrea "Allie" and Madelyn. Their divorce was finalized in 1994.[13]
Death change
Brinson died from lung cancer in a medical facility in Los Angeles, California on January 24, 2016. He was 58.[14][15] His cancer had been diagnosed in December 2014.[16] Brinson's private memorial service was held on January 28.[17]
Brinson was survived by his two sisters and brother, both his ex-wives and his three daughters.[17]
References change
- ↑ North Carolina, U.S., Birth Indexes, 1800-2000: 21 NOV 1957 222 434 GUILFORD – George M Brinson NCVR_B_C046_66006
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Oppenheimer, Jerry (2006). House of Hilton. Crown Publishing Group. ISBN 9780307351951.
- ↑ U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016: Monty Brinson 1976 – High Point Central High School
- ↑ "Escape (1990)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (January 12, 2016). "Kim Richards Reportedly by Monty Brinson's Side as He Continues His Battle with Cancer". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ California, U.S., Marriage Index, 1960-1985: 27 JUL 1985 LOS ANGELES – George M Brinson = Kim E Richards
- ↑ "Inside Kim Richards' Daughter's Wedding". Bravo TV Official Site. May 26, 2015. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (January 26, 2017). "Kim Richards Pays Tribute to Monty Brinson on the Anniversary of His Death". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (March 2, 2016). "Kim Richards Reveals Her Final Words to Monty Brinson Before He Died". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (October 4, 2016). "Kim Richards Shares the First Photos of Her Precious Baby Grandson". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (April 18, 2019). "Kim Richards' Daughter Brooke Wiederhorn Welcomes Her Second Child". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (December 28, 2022). "Kim Richards Recently Became a Grandma Again and We Have All the Details". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Vena, Jocelyn (July 6, 2015). "Kim Richards Celebrates July 4th with Ex Monty Brinson". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Nahas, Aili; Corinthios, Aurelie (January 25, 2016). "Kim Richards' Ex-Husband Monty Brinson Is Dead". People. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Rosenfeld, Laura (January 25, 2023). "Kim Richards' Ex-Husband Monty Brinson Has Died". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ Richards, Kim (December 2, 2014). "Kim: The Words You Never Want to Hear". Bravo TV Official Site. Retrieved December 1, 2023.
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 "George Montgomery "Monty" Brinson Obituary (2016)". Legacy.com. January 26, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2023.