Clarence Gilyard, a film and television actor known for his roles in “Die Hard,” “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “Top Gun,” has died. He was 66.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, confirmed Gilyard’s death Monday in a statement shared on Instagram. The performer, director and producer was also a film and theater professor who taught acting for the stage and screen at UNLV. No cause of death was given.
“It is with profound sadness that I share this news,” said Nancy Uscher, dean of the UNLV college of fine arts. “His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him. He had many extraordinary talents and was extremely well-known in the university through his dedication to teaching and his professional accomplishments.
