One other nice has sadly made their approach into the sunshine.
Clarence Gilyard Jr., identified finest for his roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and Diehard, has sadly handed away at simply 66 years outdated. The information was introduced late Monday evening by way of a College of Nevada, Las Vegas Instagram submit, the place he had been working as an affiliate professor on the UNLV School of Positive Arts since 2006. Dean Nancy J. Uscher wrote:
“It’s with profound disappointment that I share this information. His college students have been deeply impressed by him, as have been all who knew him. He had many extraordinary abilities and was extraordinarily well-known within the college by way of his dedication to instructing and his skilled accomplishments. He had a nationwide and worldwide following by way of his celebrated work within the theatre, in movie, and tv. His generosity of spirit was boundless – he was at all times able to contribute to tasks and performances nonetheless potential. We bear in mind Clarence with pleasure and gratitude for all he contributed to the School of Positive Arts, the UNLV group, and, by way of his spectacular private achievements, to the world.”
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UNLV movie chair Heather Addison added:
“Professor Gilyard was a beacon of sunshine and power for everybody round him at UNLV. At any time when we requested him how he was, he would cheerfully declare that he was ‘Blessed!’ However we’re really those who have been blessed to be his colleagues and college students for thus a few years. We love you and can miss you dearly, Professor G!”
See the complete announcement (beneath):
Gilyard had knowledgeable function as an actor, director, and producer that spanned over 40 years, and along with Walker, Texas Ranger, the place he performed Chuck Norris’ companion, he made notable appearances in Matlock, The Karate Child Half II, CHiPS, and High Gun.
As of now, no particulars concerning the reason for his loss of life have been revealed. Relaxation in peace to a legend.
[Images via Walker, Texas Ranger/YouTube & Nicky Nelson/WENN]