Obituary of Clarence Gilyard Jr.

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Clarence Gilyard Jr.

Clarence Gilyard (born December 24th, 1955 in Moses Lake, Washington) was a Film Actor who was best known for his work in the action movies "Top Gun" and "Die Hard". Clarence died on November 28th, 2022 and remarkably, his death was due to a long unspecified illness. He was 66 years old at the time of his death.

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Clarence Gilyard Jr. Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Gilyard, Clarence
    • Common Name: Clarence Gilyard Jr.
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Moses Lake, Washington, United States
    • Birth Date: December 24, 1955
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1980-2022
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
    • Favorite Color: Purple
    • Favorite Scent: Nautica Voyage
    • Favorite Actor: Peter Sellers

    Clarence's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Clarence Alfred Gilyard Jr.
    • Father: Clarence Alfred Gilyard Sr.
    • Mother: Barbara Gilyard
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Catherine Dutko ​(married ?-divorced)​
      • Elena Castillo ​(married 2001-2022, his death)

Death Notice:

Category Tags:

Film ActorAuthor American Born on December 24th Born in 1955 Born in Washington Died in 2022 Died at age 66 Died from Unspecified illness

Quotable Quotes:

"Clarence Gilyard lived a life filled with passion, dedication, and talent, leaving a lasting impact on those who were lucky enough to know him and will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Clarence Gilyard, known for his role as Ranger James Trivette on the TV series Walker, Texas Ranger, had a successful professional life as an actor, director, and educator. Despite facing some health challenges, his legacy lives on through his impactful contributions to the entertainment industry. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-07-10 16:43:10
Author: Stan
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