Solène Delinger 4:26 p.m., November 29, 2022
Clarence Gilyard Jr, known for his roles in the series "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Matlock" and in the films "Top Gun" and "Die Hard", has died at the age of 66.
His death was announced by the College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, where the comedian was a professor of film and theater.
Sad news for fans of the
Walker Texas Ranger series.
Trivette singer Clarence Gilyard Jr has died aged 66.
His death was announced by the College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, where the comedian was a professor of film and theater.
A first role in
Top Gun
in 1986
“His students were deeply inspired by him. He had many extraordinary talents and was extremely well known in the university due to his dedication to teaching and his professional achievements,” the university president said.
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Clarence Gilyard Jr
began his film career
in
the 1986 film
Top Gun
alongside Tom Cruise.
played the role of James Trivette.
The actor subsequently devoted himself to teaching.
In 2020, the actor reprized his role as Theo in
Die Hard
for a commercial that aired during the Super Bowl in February 2021, starring Bruce Willis.