Richard Chamberlain, Icon of TV Mini-Series, Dies at 90

The actor, celebrated for his roles in 'Shogun' and 'The Thorn Birds,' passed away in Hawaii on March 29, 2025, following a stroke.

Richard Chamberlain, known as the 'king of mini-series,' died at the age of 90 in Hawaii due to a stroke, as confirmed by his agent.
Chamberlain rose to fame in the 1960s as Dr. James Kildare in the medical drama 'Dr. Kildare,' becoming a teen idol.
He achieved critical acclaim in the 1980s for his roles in 'Shogun' and 'The Thorn Birds,' which elevated the television mini-series format.
In 2003, Chamberlain publicly came out as gay at the age of 68, reflecting on the challenges of hiding his sexuality earlier in his career.
A long-time resident of Hawaii, he was also an advocate for ecological causes and enjoyed a six-decade career spanning television, film, and theater.