R.I.P.: KRDO Colorado Springs News Anchor Paul Richards

Paul Richards

Paul Richards, a KRDO 1240 AM / 105.5 FM newsman whose broadcasting career at local stations spanned more than 30 years, was found dead Sunday in his home in the Skyway neighborhood in southwest Colorado Springs, the station announced on its 5 p.m. newscast.

He was 55-years-of-age, according to The Gazette.

Police said the death was not being investigated as suspicious or the result of foul play.  KRDO said the cause of death is unknown.

"All of us here at KRDO are saddened by Paul's passing," KRDO General Manager Tim Larson said, adding that Richards was an "integral part" of the station's Morning News team. "He was always upbeat and a true professional. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and children. He will be greatly missed."

According to his biography on the KRDO website, Richards - whose real name is Richard Mundt - became a Colorado Springs radio fixture in the 1980s. He worked at KRDO for almost four years, including the past two years as co-anchor of the station's Morning News radio show. He also delivered television traffic reports.

Prior to working at KRDO, Richards was at music radio stations KSSS, KVUU, KKLI and KCSJ.