The former co-host of the Frank Skinner radio show was taken off life support on Friday.
The former co-host of the Frank Skinner Show on Absolute Radio died on Friday after being involved in a crash on 27 March.
Richard's wife said their sons were "bearing up well" and thanked people for their support and kindness. Describing Richards as a "fantastic bloke", Skinner said he had been booked following an initial "rubbish" pilot for the programme 14 years ago.
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