An actor who appeared in a string of big budget movies has died at the age of 66. Clarence Gilyard Jr was best known for starring in Walker, Texas Ranger and for his supporting role in Die Hard.
According to Variety his death was confirmed through a statement by the University of Nevada in Las Vegas where he was on the teaching team. It said: "Professor Gilyard was a beacon of light and strength for everyone around him.”
UNLV film chair Heather Addison said. “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!”
