Clarence Gilyard Jr, Die Hard and Top Gun star, dies at 66
Die Hard star Clarence Gilyard Jr has died.
The actor – also known for his role in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger – was 66 years old.
No further details surrounding his death have been made public.
Gilyard’s death was confirmed by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he had been working as a film and theatre professor at the Unlv College of Fine Arts, according to Variety.
The university issued a statement breaking the news of his death.
“Professor Gilyard was a beacon of light and strength for everyone around him,” Unlv film chair Heather Addison said.
“Whenever we asked him how he was, he would cheerfully declare that he was ‘Blessed!’ But we are truly the ones who were blessed to be his colleagues and students for so many years. We love you and will miss you dearly, Professor G!”
Prior to becoming known on the big screen,...
The actor – also known for his role in the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger – was 66 years old.
No further details surrounding his death have been made public.
Gilyard’s death was confirmed by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he had been working as a film and theatre professor at the Unlv College of Fine Arts, according to Variety.
The university issued a statement breaking the news of his death.
“Professor Gilyard was a beacon of light and strength for everyone around him,” Unlv film chair Heather Addison said.
“Whenever we asked him how he was, he would cheerfully declare that he was ‘Blessed!’ But we are truly the ones who were blessed to be his colleagues and students for so many years. We love you and will miss you dearly, Professor G!”
Prior to becoming known on the big screen,...
- 11/29/2022
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- The Independent - Film
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