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
- by Annabel Nugent
- The Independent - Film
Actor and Film and Theatre Professor, Clarence Gilyard Jr., known for his roles in television series such as Matlock and Walker Texas Ranger, as well as his film roles in hit movies like Top Gun and Die Hard, has passed away at the age of 66. The cause of death is not yet known. Deadline reports that his school, The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts had shared the news of his passing.
Gilyard’s film career started with his role as Sundown in 1986’s Top Gun. He, then, would go on to portray the tech expert of the villainous group in the 1988 action movie, Die Hard. He was even recently seen reprising his role for the tongue-in-cheek continuation of the movie for the Die Hard brand car battery commercial in October of 2020. Gilyard shared his experience with Nevada Public Radio, saying the making of the commercial was “surreal.
Gilyard’s film career started with his role as Sundown in 1986’s Top Gun. He, then, would go on to portray the tech expert of the villainous group in the 1988 action movie, Die Hard. He was even recently seen reprising his role for the tongue-in-cheek continuation of the movie for the Die Hard brand car battery commercial in October of 2020. Gilyard shared his experience with Nevada Public Radio, saying the making of the commercial was “surreal.
- 11/29/2022
- by EJ Tangonan
- JoBlo.com
Clarence Gilyard Jr. has passed away at age 66.
The “Top Gun” and “Die Hard” star’s career spanned more than 30 years, with him working as a film and theatre professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts, before he died.
No cause of death has been given as of yet, Deadline reported.
Unlv Dean Nancy J. Uscher of Gilyard said of the late star, “His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him. He had many extraordinary talents and was extremely well-known in the university through his dedication to teaching and his professional accomplishments.
“His generosity of spirit was boundless – he was always ready to contribute to projects and performances however possible. We remember Clarence with joy and gratitude for all he contributed to the College of Fine Arts, the Unlv community, and, through his impressive personal achievements, to the world.”
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The “Top Gun” and “Die Hard” star’s career spanned more than 30 years, with him working as a film and theatre professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts, before he died.
No cause of death has been given as of yet, Deadline reported.
Unlv Dean Nancy J. Uscher of Gilyard said of the late star, “His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him. He had many extraordinary talents and was extremely well-known in the university through his dedication to teaching and his professional accomplishments.
“His generosity of spirit was boundless – he was always ready to contribute to projects and performances however possible. We remember Clarence with joy and gratitude for all he contributed to the College of Fine Arts, the Unlv community, and, through his impressive personal achievements, to the world.”
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- 11/29/2022
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Actor and academic Clarence Gilyard Jr, known for roles in such TV series as Walker, Texas Ranger and Matlock, as well as films including Die Hard and Top Gun, has died. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts, where Gilyard was a film and theater professor, shared the news of his passing. No cause of death was given. He was 66.
Gilyard’s career spanned more than 30 years in film, television and theater. His first movie role was as Sundown in the original Top Gun (1986), and he later made a lasting impression in 1989’s Die Hard as wise-cracking computer whiz baddie Theo.
On television, Gilyard co-starred opposite Andy Griffith in legal drama Matlock from 1989-1993, appearing in 85 episodes as private investigator Conrad McMasters. Then, from 1993-2001, he starred with Chuck Norris as Jimmy Trevette in CBS’ Walker, Texas Ranger.
Gilyard was born in 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington and...
Gilyard’s career spanned more than 30 years in film, television and theater. His first movie role was as Sundown in the original Top Gun (1986), and he later made a lasting impression in 1989’s Die Hard as wise-cracking computer whiz baddie Theo.
On television, Gilyard co-starred opposite Andy Griffith in legal drama Matlock from 1989-1993, appearing in 85 episodes as private investigator Conrad McMasters. Then, from 1993-2001, he starred with Chuck Norris as Jimmy Trevette in CBS’ Walker, Texas Ranger.
Gilyard was born in 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington and...
- 11/29/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Clarence Gilyard Jr., a prolific actor best known for his pivotal, series-long role on “Walker, Texas Ranger” and for his scene-stealing turn as Theo, the heist crew’s hacker in “Die Hard,” died Monday following a long illness. He was 66.
In addition to his acclaimed career, Gilyard was a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
“Professor Gilyard was a beacon of light and strength for everyone around him. 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!,” Unlv film chair Heather Addison said in a statement Monday.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported the news.
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In addition to his acclaimed career, Gilyard was a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
“Professor Gilyard was a beacon of light and strength for everyone around him. 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!,” Unlv film chair Heather Addison said in a statement Monday.
The Las Vegas Review-Journal first reported the news.
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- 11/29/2022
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Clarence Gilyard Jr., an actor best known for starring in “Walker, Texas Ranger” and his supporting performance in “Die Hard,” has died. He was 66 years old. No further details about his death are available at this time.
Gilyard’s death was confirmed through a statement by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Gilyard had been working as a film and theatre professor at Unlv College of Fine Arts.
“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!”
An accomplished film, television and theatre actor, Gilyard made a lasting impression in the 1980’s after a series of guest star TV appearances,...
Gilyard’s death was confirmed through a statement by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Gilyard had been working as a film and theatre professor at Unlv College of Fine Arts.
“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!”
An accomplished film, television and theatre actor, Gilyard made a lasting impression in the 1980’s after a series of guest star TV appearances,...
- 11/29/2022
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
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