This is very sad news that we have just heard. Clarence Gilyard Jr has died aged 66. It is the University of Nevada, where he taught theater and cinema, which announces it in a press release.
“Professor Gilyard was a bright and strong beacon to everyone around him,” said Heather Addison, UNLV Chair in Film. “Every time we asked him how he was doing, he happily declared that he was ‘blessed’! But it’s really us who have had the good fortune to be his colleagues and his students for so many years. We love you and will miss you very much, Professor G! »
For the moment, the causes of the death of Clarence Gilyard Jr are not known. The actor was famous for his role as Trivette in the series “Walker Texas Ranger”, between 1993 and 2001, where he gave the reply to Chuck Norris. The actor was also known for his roles in “Top Gun” (1986), “Die Hard” (1988) or in the series “Matlock”, from 1989 to 1993.