In the 1970s, Richard was a hot commodity in Hollywood, having come off of his star turn in Shaft.

But years prior, when the soon-to-be star was only 21 years old, and before he became a household name, he had already taken his first leap into married life.

Richard married Mary Jane Grant in 1963, but the couple would divorce a decade later, having welcomed two children together: Kelli and Nicole.

It wouldn't be long before Richard decided to walk down the aisle again.

Indeed, in 1980, as Richard tried his hand at TV roles on iconic shows such as The Love Boat, and CHiPs, he also said "I do" to his second wife, Karen Michelle Ciernia.

While their union wasn't meant to last until death, the couple did stay hitched for 18 years, separating in 1998. During their marriage, Richard and Karen had three children, making the actor a father of five.

Taylor, Morgan, and John James also called Richard "dad." He reportedly had at least one grandchild by the time of his passing.