Legendary television actor Richard Chamberlain, known as the king of the miniseries for his roles in “The General” and “Thorn Bird,” died at the age of 90.
The actor passed away on Saturday, March 29th in Waimanalo, Hawaii from complications after a stroke. He was shy for two days on his 91st birthday.
“Our beloved Richard now has an angle,” his longtime partner, Martin Labbett, said in a statement. “He is free and towering over those loved ones before us. How blessed was we to know such an incredibly loving soul? Love never dies.
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Born on March 31, 1934 in Beverly Hills, California, George Richard Chamberlain, he attended Beverly Hills High and later Pomona College, where he earned his degree in the arts. After two years of stints in the US Army stationed in South Korea, Chamberlain began his career when he won his first television appearance as a guest spot for Alfred Hitchcock “Presents.”
The role that put him on the map was the lead of the TV show “Dr. Kildare.”
He has appeared in notable films such as “Petulia,” “The Three Musketeers,” “The Music Enthusiast,” and Peter Weir’s “The Last Wave.”
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However, his strengths remained on the small screen, where he portrayed King Edward VIII, Octavius ​​Caesar, Scott Fitzgerald and others.
Chamberlain also had a short but successful period as a recording artist, mostly romantic ballads, and was nominated for a Grammy Award.
On stage, Chamberlain played the title role in “Hamlet” at the Birmingham Repertoire Theatre in England. On Broadway, Chamberlain appeared in “My Fairlady” and “Sounds of Music.” In addition to his successful tours with “My Fair Lady” and “The Sound of Music”, Chamberlain played King Arthur on the national tour of the musical “Spamalot.”
Other television and film appearances include “The Drew Carey Show,” “Nip/Tuck,” “I Now You Pronounce Chuck & Larry,” “Brothers & Sisters,” and “We Are Heartman.”
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He won the title of “King of Kings” when he appeared in “100th Anniversary”, “General” and “The Thorn Birds.”
2003, Chamberlain came out as a gay In his memoirs he says, “Smashed Love,” and says, “I’m not afraid anymore so I can talk about it now.”
“When I grew up, when I was gay, wimp or something like that, I was redundant,” he said, “Dateline.” “I hated myself so vigorously, I was so scared of this part of myself that I had to hide it.”
Apart from acting and singing, the ecological issues were subjects that were close to Chamberlain’s mind. He had long lobbyed to save the Tuolomne River, which originated in California’s Yosemite National Park. His efforts helped put the river under a national wild and scenic system. This is a law that protects rivers.
No funerals have been announced at this time. In lieu of donating flowers in his name, it will be requested by the NPR or the Hawaii Humane Society.
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