When I heard the news of passing at the age of 90, as it is with the passing of most of those from another era, my first response was, “It’s too bad no one knows who he is anymore.” If you are a man of a certain age, you no doubt had a crush on Chamberlain. He was incredibly good-looking, with that rich baritone voice. I think it was because of that “manly” voice, and the fact that so many women had a crush on Chamberlain that never in a...

Actor Richard Chamberlain, 90, died a day before his birthday this weekend, his publicist Harlan Boll confirmed in a statement to the The New York Times. Known for his roles in Dr. Kildare, The Thorn Birds, and Shogun, Chamberline died Saturday in Waimanalo, Hawaii, from stroke complications. Chamberlain had become somewhat of a heartthrob during Dr. Kildare, receiving 12,000 letters a week from fans during the show’s run, reported NYT. Chamberlain’s longtime partner Martin Rabbett, 71, made a heartfelt statement for the Golden Globe-winning actor, also confirming his death. “Our...

The leading actor of the 60s, Richard Chamberlain was known as the inf of the miniseries with his projects like The Shogun and The Thorn Birds. The actor passed away at the age of 90 on Saturday, March 29 at local time (10:15 GMT Sunday) in Waimanalo, Hawaii, confirmed by his publicist Harlon Boll, as reported by Variety. Chamberlain started a relationship with his Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold co-star Martin Rabbett in 1977. The pair eventually moved in together in Hawaii in 1986. After years together,...

Richard Chamberlain, the handsome leading man who thrilled women as the young star of Dr. Kildare and then centered the epic, melodramatic miniseries Shogun and The Thorn Birds, has died. He was 90. Chamberlain died on Saturday night in Waimanalo, Hawai’i of complications following a stroke, his publicist Harlan Boll told The Hollywood Reporter. He was one day shy of his 91st birthday. “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now,” Chamberlain’s former longtime partner Martin Rabbett said in a statement. “He is free and soaring to those loved ones...

TV star Richard Chamberlain has died. He was 90. Chamberlain passed away Saturday in Waimanalo, Hawaii of complications following a stroke, publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to Variety. “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now,” Martin Rabbett, Chamberlain’s longtime partner, said in a statement. “He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us.” “How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul,” the statement continued. “Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.” Born on...

Handsome leading man Richard Chamberlain, who came to prominence in the 1960s medical series “Dr. Kildare” and then became king of the miniseries with such ratings blockbusters as “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds,” has died. He was 90. Chamberlain’s death was confirmed to Variety by publicist Harlan Boll. The actor died Saturday, March 29, at 11:15 p.m. Hawai’i time in Waimanalo, Hawai’i, of complications following a stroke, according to Boll. “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now,” Martin Rabbett, Chamberlain’s longtime partner, said in a statement. “He is free...