Clarence Gilyard Jr., the star of 'Die Hard' and 'Walker, Texas Ranger' died

Clarence Gilyard, 'Die Hard' and 'Matlock' actor, dies at 66

His death was announced this week by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught stage and screen acting.

Clarence Gilyard, 'Top Gun' and 'Die Hard' actor, dead at 66

Gilyard's cause of death wasn't released, but reports indicate he was battling a long illness before his death.

Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Matlock’ actor, dies at 66

NEW YORK (AP) — Clarence Gilyard Jr., a popular supporting actor whose credits include the blockbuster films “Die Hard” and “Top Gun” and the hit television series “Matlock” and “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at age 66.

Clarence Gilyard, ‘Die Hard’ and ‘Matlock’ actor, dies at 66

Gilyard began his career in the 1980s with roles on several popular TV shows.

'Die Hard' actor Clarence Gilyard Jr., dies at 66

The announcement of the death of Clarence Gilyard Jr. reached his fans through a message issued by the University of Nevada in Las Vegas, where Gilyard was a professor of film and theater

Clarence Gilyard, “Die Hard” and “Matlock” Actor, Dies at 66

His death was announced this week by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught stage and screen acting.