One of my favorite actors from the hit television series Walker Texas Ranger has passed away. You’ll also know him from Die Hard and Top Gun.
Left Behind Premiere
Clarence Gilyard Jr. is an actor who has appeared in some of Hollywood’s most beloved films, from Die Hard to Walker Texas Ranger.
Gilyard Jr. was born on December 24th, 1955, in Moses Lake Washington, Clarence grew up with a passion for the arts and soon began making his mark as an actor.
His star-making roles include Die Hard villain Theo McKendrick and fan-favorite James “Jimmy” Trivette in Walker Texas Ranger.
These roles made Clarence a hit on the small screen and he continued to appear in popular television shows like NCIS: Los Angeles and Matlock
Left Behind Premiere
Sadly news broke that Gilyard Jr has passed away at the age of 66. Clarence was recently a professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts.
Through his work as an actor, Clarence has inspired many fans around the world, and from his beginnings as a Washingtonian, he’ll long be remembered for his classic movie and TV roles in years to come.
You can read more about his passing here.
22 Famous Richland High School Bomber Alumni You Might Recognize
Here are 22 famous graduates of Richland High School that you might recognize. Sports, music, space, and public service, Richland High School has quite a few distinct graduates.