Heartthrob actor Richard Chamberlain, star of 'Thorn Birds', dies aged 90
- Richard Chamberlain, known for his role in 'Dr. Kildare,' passed away at age 90 due to complications following a stroke in Waimanalo, Hawaii, on March 30, 2025, as confirmed by his publicist Harlan Boll.
- Chamberlain gained fame in the 1960s as the 'king of the miniseries,' starring in productions like 'Centennial' and 'The Thorn Birds,' which won him Golden Globes.
- He publicly acknowledged being gay in 2003, stating in his autobiography, 'Shattered Love,' how he previously had to hide his sexuality.
- His partner, Martin Rabbett, expressed gratitude for their time together, stating, 'How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul.
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Richard Chamberlain Dies at 90: TV Icon Had a Top 5 Album & Top 10 Single in Early 1960s
Richard Chamberlain, who died on Saturday (March 29) night at age 90, will be remembered as a TV icon, but he was a hot recording artist for a time. His debut album, Richard Chamberlain Sings, released on MGM Records, made the top five on the Billboard 200 in 1963. In addition, he had three top 30 hits on the Billboard Hot 100: “Theme From Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight” (No. 10 in 1962), a cover version of the Elvis Presley smash…
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