According to international media, on November 28, actor Clarence Gilyard, interpreter of Sundown in the film, died top gun, at 66 years old. The Las Vegas College of Fine Arts of the University of Nevada was in charge of giving the news without revealing details about it.
As reported by the newspaper Las Vegas Review-Journalthe actor died on November 28 in the afternoon, but the news began to spread on November 29 and he allegedly died after suffering “a long illness”, although, for the moment, no further details have been given to the media.
Clarence Gilyard’s talent stands out for some of his characters, especially Theo in Hard to KillConrad McMasters in Matlock and James Trivette in Walker, Texas Rangerwhere he shared credits with Chuck Norris.
Gilyard began his career in the 1980s, developing into theater, film, and television after joining the Air Force Academy as a military cadet. His histrionic studies were obtained at Sterling College and he did a degree in Theater Arts at California State University.
The first role he got was on the show Different Strokes in 1981 and five years later he made his film debut as naval flight officer Marcus Sundown Williams in Top Gun: Passion and Glory. Another of his most prominent roles was that of computer genius Theo in Hard to Kill.
The last years of his life were spent away from acting to dedicate himself to teaching as a professor of cinema and theater at the Faculty of Fine Arts. Upon announcing his death, the university issued a statement expressing the admiration and appreciation they felt for the actor. However, they were not the only ones to speak out about his unfortunate loss, as his former scene partner Chuck Norris said goodbye to him through his social networks.
It is with great sadness that I receive the news of the death of a very dear friend, my co-star Clarence Gilyard. For almost a decade we had a lot of good times working together; we both loved bringing bad guys to justice. My prayers are for his wife and his children. You will be deeply missed by all of us who knew you. Rest in peace, my friend. Until we meet again.
Source: Okchicas
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