'Dr. Kildare' star Richard Chamberlain dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain, the celebrated actor known for Dr. Kildare, Shogun, and The Thorn Birds, has passed away at 90 due to complications from a stroke, just days before his 91st birthday.

His partner, Martin Rabbett, shared an emotional statement, saying, Our beloved Richard is with the angels now... Love never dies, and our love lifts him to his next great adventure.

Born in Beverly Hills in 1934, Chamberlain served in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1956 to 1958, reaching the rank of sergeant. He co-founded the Company of Angels theatre group in 1959 before making his television debut with roles in Alfred Hitchcock Presents and Gunsmoke.

His breakthrough came with Dr. Kildare (1961–1966), earning him his first Golden Globe. He later won two more for Shogun and The Thorn Birds. Over his long career, he starred in films like The Three Musketeers, The Towering Inferno, and The Count of Monte Cristo. His TV credits included The Bourne Identity, Will & Grace, Nip/Tuck, and Twin Peaks: The Return.

In 1989, a French magazine outed him, and he later confirmed he was gay in his 2003 memoir, Shattered Love: A Memoir. Chamberlain leaves behind a legacy of remarkable performances that captivated audiences worldwide.