Clarence Gilyard, who co-starred with Chuck Norris in ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ dies at 66

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Gilyard, 66, had been suffering from a long illness, according to the University of Nevada Las Vegas, where he was a theater professor.

Walker, Texas RangerGilyard had been suffering from a long illness, the University of Nevada Las Vegas said inGilyard studied acting at Cal State Dominguez Hills and landed his first role on the TV show playing Sundown, a naval flight officer. He also played the computer-terror expert Theo inas Conrad McMasters, Andy Griffith’s private investigator.

“I’m wired to teach. And I’m a professional, but the profession has to feed the classroom,” he told thein 2017. “It’s what stimulates my characters because I’m in touch with people’s lives in the 21st century.”and starred in Athol Fugard’sClarence Gilyard and Christopher Carlos appeared in the play "Permanent Collection" staged by Kitchen Dog Theater at the McKinney Avenue Contemporary.

Judson Mills, left, Chuck Norris, center, and Clarence Gilyard starred as lawmen in "Walker, Texas Ranger." Weinberger said Gilyard’s outspoken stance against abortion was a risk for the actor, whom he praised.

 

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So sad to hear. I liked his roles on Matlock and Walker Texas Ranger.

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