pengbuzz Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) From Yahoo News: Clarence Gilyard Jr., the action star known for his turns in Die Hard, Top Gun, and Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at 66. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ College of Fine Arts shared the news of his passing. With a 30-year acting career under his belt, the late Gilyard taught at the university as a film and theater professor. “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,” says UNLV Dean Nancy J. Uscher, per Deadline. “His generosity of spirit was boundless—he was always ready to contribute to projects and performances however possible. We remember Clarence with joy and gratitude for all he contributed to the College of Fine Arts, the UNLV community, and, through his impressive personal achievements, to the world.” (more): https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/r-p-clarence-gilyard-jr-161800212.html Edited December 1, 2022 by pengbuzz
Big s Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 Even though I remember for smaller roles, they were in very memorable movies
TangledThorns Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 I don't really remember him beyond Die Hard and Top Gun but RIP. 66 is young.
Thom Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 He was the RIO Sundown in Top Gun who flew with Maverick after Goose died. He was following Maverick after a flight, saying 'we could have had him!' after Mav choked. I think he was in some police dramas as well. RIP!
Mog Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 I am today years old in realizing that the dude from Walker, Texas Ranger was both Sundown and the computer dude in Die Hard. 🤯
pengbuzz Posted December 1, 2022 Author Posted December 1, 2022 6 hours ago, Thom said: He was the RIO Sundown in Top Gun who flew with Maverick after Goose died. He was following Maverick after a flight, saying 'we could have had him!' after Mav choked. I think he was in some police dramas as well. RIP! Yeah; he usually watched Chuck Norris roundhouse kick someone off the planet in Walker, Texas Ranger.
Chronocidal Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 I actually remember him most from Matlock, he played Conrad, one of the private investigators. Always enjoyed the characters he played, it's sad to lose him.
JB0 Posted December 1, 2022 Posted December 1, 2022 3 hours ago, pengbuzz said: Yeah; he usually watched Chuck Norris roundhouse kick someone off the planet in Walker, Texas Ranger. Better to watch the roundhouse than receive the roundhouse.
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