Richard Chamberlain, best known for his role as Dr. Kildare, died at 90 from complications following a stroke. A beloved figure in television, he became an iconic star of miniseries in the '70s and '80s with notable performances in Centennial, Shogun, and The Thorn Birds, which attracted millions of viewers. Chamberlain publicly acknowledged his sexuality in 2003 through his autobiography, Shattered Love, further endearing him to fans. His partner, Martin Rabbett, expressed heartfelt sentiments following his passing, celebrating Chamberlain's loving nature and connection to those he cherished.
Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us, Martin Rabbett, his lifelong partner, said in a statement.
Chamberlain became known as king of the TV miniseries in 1978 when he landed the starring role in Centennial, an epic production 24 hours long and based on James Michener's sprawling novel.
He scored his greatest miniseries success in 1983 with another long-form drama, The Thorn Birds, based on Colleen McCullough's best-seller.
The actor became known as king of the TV miniseries in 1978 when he landed the starring role in Centennial, an epic production 24 hours long and based on James Michener's sprawling novel.
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