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Harry Rutter

Clarence Gilyard Jr DEAD: Top Gun and Die Hard star dies at 66 after glittering film career

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.

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