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Hollywood Legend Richard Chamberlain, The Thorn Birds Star, Dead at 90

Richard Chamberlain, the actor who played in "Thorn Birds," passed away at 90.

Hollywood Legend Richard Chamberlain, The Thorn Birds Star, Dead at 90

Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy Award-winning actor most famous for his roles in "Dr. Kildare," "Shōgun," and "The Thorn Birds," passed away on March 29, 2025, at his home in Waimānalo, Hawaii, due to complications from a stroke.He was 90 years old.


Born George Richard Chamberlain on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California, Chamberlain became a teen idol of the 1960s with the starring role of the character Dr. Kildare, a medical drama series that played from 1961 to 1966. This character turned him into teen idol status and prepared him for a versatile, thriving career working in theater, film, and television.


During the 1980s, Chamberlain was dubbed "King of the Mini-Series" due to his strong performances in TV dramas like "Shōgun" (1980) and "The Thorn Birds" (1983).His acting in these shows as multi-dimensional characters won him a number of Golden Globe awards and made him a versatile leading man.


Aside from television, Chamberlain showed his range in films such as "The Three Musketeers" trilogy (1973, 1974, 1989) and "King Solomon's Mines" (1985). Chamberlain was a strong force on stage as well, with critically acclaimed turns in productions such as "Hamlet" and "My Fair Lady."


Chamberlain also kept private his life as a gay man. He had a romantic relationship with actor Wesley Eure in the 1970s and went on to enter into a long-term relationship with actor and producer Martin Rabbett in 1977. The pair lived together in Hawaii and held an intimate commitment ceremony. They split up harmoniously in 2010, but remained best friends, and Chamberlain's New York Times obituary commented that they had once again started living together in Hawaii before he died.

 

Chamberlain's passing marks the end of an era for many fans who revered his work in all mediums. His capacity to assume a broad range of characters has left an indelible stamp on the entertainment world, and his legacy will keep inspiring generations of actors and viewers to come.


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