A publicist says Robin Leach, whose voice crystalized the opulent 1980s on the TV show 害羞草研究所淟ifestyles of the Rich and Famous,害羞草研究所� has died. He was 76.

Leach害羞草研究所檚 family said through a public relations firm that he died Friday.

Leach gave frenzied descriptions of yachts, mansions and private jets in his English accent on the syndicated show that ran for a decade.

He signed off by hoping viewers would have 害羞草研究所渃hampagne wishes and caviar dreams,害羞草研究所� a phrase that became a cultural touchstone.

Leach害羞草研究所檚 voice was constantly parodied. Both Harry Shearer and Dana Carvey did Leach on 害羞草研究所淪aturday Night Live.害羞草研究所�

Leach began his career as a print journalist in Britain. He came to the U.S. where he wrote for the New York Daily News and People magazine before finding his calling in television.

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