Clarence Gilyard
| Born | December 24, 1955 |
| Hometown | Moses Lake, Washington, United States |
| Net worth | $5 million |
| Height | 5'9" (1.74m) |
| Spouse | Elena Castillo, Catherine Dutko |
| Children | Peter Gilyard |
| Parents | Clarence Gilyard, Sr., Barbara Stanwyck Ballard |
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How Much Was ‘Die Hard’ & ‘Top Gun’ Actor Clarence Gilyard Worth Upon His Death at Age 66?
- Clarence Gilyard -- veteran actor, theater professor, and author -- has died from a prolonged illness, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas announced on Nov. 28. He was 66 years old. In recent years,...
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Clarence Gilyard, "Die Hard" and "Walker, Texas Ranger" star, dies at 66
The actor and fine arts professor's death was announced Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught film and theater classes.
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Clarence Gilyard Jr. Of 'Walker, Texas Ranger' Fame Dies At 66
Gilyard also had a long run on TV's "Matlock" and played a memorable computer villain in "Die Hard."
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‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ Star Clarence Gilyard Jr. Dead at 66
Michael Ochs Archives/GettyClarence Gilyard Jr., an actor best known for his starring role in Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 66.He made his film debut with Top Gun in 1986, then scored a supporting role as computer hacker Theo in 1988’s Die Hard. The veteran film and TV actor later appeared as a series regular on Matlock for four seasons before getting his big break with Walker, Texas Ranger, starring in all eight seasons of the hit show.“I’ve been blessed. I’ve worked with Michael Mann, John
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Clarence Gilyard, 'Die Hard' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger' actor, dies at 66
Clarence Gilyard starred in several films and TV series, including 'Die Hard,' 'Walker, Texas Ranger,' 'Matlock' and 'Top Gun.'
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‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and ‘Die Hard’ Star Clarence Gilyard Jr. Dies at 66
Clarence Gilyard Jr.’s death was announced on Monday by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts where he worked as a professor. He was 66.
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Clarence Gilyard Jr., Star of ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and a Computer Whiz in ‘Die Hard,’ Dead at 66
Reliable character actor also spent years working as a theater professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas
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'Die Hard' and 'Top Gun' fan favorite Clarence Gilyard Jr. passes away at 66
Clarence Gilyard Jr. — an actor known for prominent roles in classic '80s films like Top Gun, The Karate Kid Part II, and Die Hard — has passed away at the age of 66. A specific cause of death was not specified, although The New York Post reports that Gilyard Jr. had been suffering from a lengthy illness. The unfortunate news was originally confirmed by The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts, where he served as an associate professor of acting. Gilyard Jr. was perhaps best-kno
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Clarence Gilyard, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ and ‘Die Hard’ star, dies at 66
Actor Clarence Gilyard, who had supporting roles in '80s classics "Die Hard" and "Top Gun" and a starring role on "Walker, Texas Ranger," has died at 66.
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Clarence Gilyard Jr., 'Die Hard' and 'Top Gun' Actor, Dead at 66
His death was announced on Nov. 28.
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Clarence Gilyard Jr., Action Star of Die Hard, Top Gun, and Walker, Texas Ranger, Dead at 66
He also had long runs on CHiPs and Matlock and later became a professor at UNLV. Clarence Gilyard Jr., Action Star of Die Hard, Top Gun, and Walker, Texas Ranger, Dead at 66 Wren Graves
