Clarence Gilyard Jr, best-known for his roles in productions including Walker, Texas Ranger and Die Hard, has died at the age of 66.
The news of the actor’s death was confirmed by University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he worked as a film and theatre professor at UNLV College of Fine Arts.
In a statement seen by Variety, UNLV film chair Heather Addison said: ‘Professor Gilyard was a beacon of light and strength for everyone around him.
‘Whenever we asked him how he was, he would cheerfully declare that he was “Blessed!” But we are truly the ones who were blessed to be his colleagues and students for so many years. We love you and will miss you dearly, Professor G!’
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