'Dr. Kildare'-Star Richard Chamberlain dies at age 90

Richard Chamberlain, the actor famous for his role in 'Dr. Kildare' and later known as the 'King of Miniseries,' has passed away at the age of 90. His publicist Harlan Boll confirmed that he died in Hawaii from a stroke. Chamberlain would have turned 91 on March 31. The three-time Golden Globe winner rose to fame for his role in the series 'Dr. Kildare' (1961-1966) and received a Golden Globe in 1963. Reflecting on the success of the series in 2021, he called it a "dream come true." His career flourished beyond television, with notable roles in 'Julius Caesar' (1970), 'The Three Musketeers' (1973), and 'The Towering Inferno' (1974). In the 1980s, Chamberlain solidified his legacy on television, winning Golden Globes for 'Shōgun' (1980) and 'The Thorn Birds' (1983). He also portrayed Jason Bourne in the TV adaptation of 'The Bourne Identity' in 1988 and continued acting into the 2000s, appearing in 'Will & Grace,' 'Desperate Housewives,' and 'Finding Julia' (2019). In addition to acting, he had a brief music career, performed in 'My Fair Lady,' and also served in the US Army in Korea. Chamberlain is survived by his longtime partner, Martin Rabbett. "Our beloved Richard is now with the angels," Rabbett said in a personal message.