Washington: Richard Chamberlian, The Actor Known for Roles in Shows Such as Dr Kildare, Shogun, and the Thorn Birds, Passed Away at the Age of 90, Reported deadline.
According to the outlet, the three-time golden globe winner died of complications following a stroke just days before his 91st birthday on monday.
“Our beloved richar is with the angels now. He is free and Soaring to those loved ons before us. Wings Lifting Him to His Next Great Adventure, “Said Chamberlain’s Partner Martin Rabbett in a statement as quoted by deadline.
The actor was born in 1934 in beverly hills. Chamberlian was drafted by the US Army After College, Serving in Korea from 1956 to 1958, DURING he achieved the rank of sergeant, reported deadline.
After Founding the la-based theater group company of angels in 1959, chamberlain got his onscreen star in Episodes of alfred Hitchcock Presents, Gunsmoke and Riverboat.
Chamberlain’s Breakout Came in the Title Role of NBC’s Medical Drama Dr. Kildare, which Ran for five seasons from 1961 to 1966. The series won the actor his first golden globe before going on to win two more for his performance in shogun and the thorn dies.
In his illustrious acting career, the actor has starred in several hit films if the three musics, the towering infectiono, the count of monte cristo, the man in the iron mask and the swarm, the SWS LIKE The bourne identity, touched by an angel, will & grace, nip/tuck, desperate housewives and twin peaks: the return.
According to deadline, after the actor was outed by the French Magazine Nous Deux in 1989, Chamberlain confirmed he was gay in his 2003 Autobiography Shahatted Love: A Memoir.