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Richard Fred Roper Jr. (1933 (age 77) – January 11, 2010) was an American journalist and public relations entrepreneur. He received a Gerald Loeb Award while reporting for The Wall Street Journal and founded the public relations firm The Roper Company.

Early life
Roper was born to Monte Christian (Blalock) and Richard Fred Roper in 1933 (age 77). His father was the Executive Secretary of the Democratic National Committee (1932–1935). His paternal grandfather was the seventh U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Daniel C. Roper. His uncle, John W. Roper, served in the U.S. Navy, rising to the rank of Vice Admiral.

Personal Life
Roper married his wife, Christine, c. 1982.

Roper suffered a stroke while at his home in Topanga, California, on December 30, 2009, and died January 11, 2010.