Brother of Barbara Long.
Brother-in-law of Marshall Thompson
Cousin, by marriage with Suzan Ball, of Lucille Ball.
Father of three children with Mara Corday: Carey Long, Gregory and Valerie Long.
Richard had three children - Carey (born 1957), Valerie (born 1958), and Gregory (born 1960).
Richard's son Carey passed away in 2008, he inherited his dad's heart problems. He outlived his dad by 3 years, age wise. He was 50 years old at the time of his death.