Top Gun and Die Hard legend Clarence Gilyard Jr has died, the University of Nevada has confirmed.
The Hollywood star has passed away at the age of 66 following a battle with a 'long illness', according to reports.
He had a colourful career spanning 30 years and was best known for his role as computer hacker Theo in the Christmas hit Die Hard. He also played the naval flight officer Marcus "Sundown" Williams in Top Gun.