Richard Pelzer Death: How did Richard Pelzer die?

Richard Pelzer died by suicide on September 13, 2019, following a rather short and difficult battle with his mental health.

Richard Pelzer was an American public speaker, memoirist and author known for his book, A Brother’s Journey and its follow-up, A Teenager’s Journey.

Richard Bryan Pelzer was born on June 16, 1965, in San Francisco, California, United States of America.  Richard Pelzer was raised alongside his siblings Dave Pelzer, Stan Pelzer, Kevin Pelzer and Ronald Pelzer.

Richard Pelzer was the fourth of five sons of Stephen Pelzer and Catherine Roerva. He received his bachelor’s degree in child and adolescent development from Southern New Hampshire University in 2015.

Richard Pelzer was divorced with four children. Pelzer published his memoir, A Brother’s Journey, an account of the story of his young adult life. Richard Pelzer and his brother Dave Pelzer wrote A Child Called “It” about his own abuse by his mother.