An Obituary
For Richard Milton — December 7, 1940–November 27, 2022
My brother Richard Milton died peacefully at home after a difficult journey with an incurable movement disorder. He is the last of my pack.
Richard was a director, producer and actor in the entertainment industry but he also comes from a legacy of Milton family achievements.
During the course of his illness Richard and I worked on a series of small films we called ‘wolf commercials’ centered on wolf protection offering a perspective viewing wolves beyond stereotypes and their essential role in nature for our future.
Winter by Lucy Campbell appeared the day after my brother died. For me Lucy’s image touches upon how losing my brother changes the fabric of my existence while still holding onto the solidity of that love. The work reminds me of his quiet way, like a wolf, Richard carried his love in life with others who knew him.
Snow geese flying in the background and Sandhill Cranes during this time of migration call to one another from the land below in order to bring their other family members home. I have watched thousands of birds collapsing to the earth out of this perfect V formation find one another and unite.
The night before Richard passed away he had an experience of feeling called home while landing safely in his sleep to a new location.
Richard was an Emmy-nominee, producer, director, writer, and executive in the film and television industry. Formerly with Universal Studios he has been involved in the production of over 400 hours of prime time domestic television as well as foreign feature films. He has been an executive producer and creator of his own cable series for Viacom as well as a consultant for feature film development, financing and distribution of motion pictures in Australia, the UK and America. He was a member of the Director’s Guild of America. He has also been a member of the WGA and PGA. He was formerly a teacher and intern psychologist. Richard started in the Universal mailroom. He had eight relatives in Entertainment. His late Uncle, Franklin Milton, won three Oscars at MGM for Best Sound. His father Larry Milton won a Life Time Achievement Award as Key Grip in film and television.
He leaves behind his sister, Nanda Currant and his wife, Carol Milton and a legacy of creative work that can inspire the way for new talent.
May his life be a blessing for all who knew and loved him.
Winter by Lucy Campbell
For further information please email Nanda at hearth@cruzio.com