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Richard Chamberlain, star of ‘Shogun’, dies aged 90
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Richard Chamberlain, star of ‘Shogun’, dies aged 90

March 31, 2025 3 Min Read
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RIP Richard Chamberlain. Credits: Shutterstock, Serge Rocco

Richard Chamberlain gained fame as a heartfelt Dr. Kildare, becoming one of the biggest TV stars of the 1980s, and died at the age of 90.

Chamberlain spokesman Harlan Bol confirmed to BBC The precious actor passed away late Saturday night (March 29) in Waimanalo, Hawaii due to complications from a stroke.

Martin Lovett, Chamberlain’s longtime ex-partner, called him an “amazingly loving soul,” saying, “Our beloved Richard is now with the angels… our love lies beneath his wings, lifting him up for his next wonderful adventure.”

Richard Chamberlain: From teen idols to royalty in television and film

Born in Beverly Hills in 1934, Chamberlain gained fame in 1961 for his role in the hospital drama. Dr. Kildarea part that instantly brought him stardom and a fanbase that sent him 12,000 characters a week. “I was once chased by a hot teenage girl,” he once said. TV Guide. His popularity crowned him the most popular male star of Photoplay Magazine for the third consecutive year from 1963 to 1965.

In the 1980s, Chamberlain won the title “King of the Miniseries” in his major role. Centennial, Generaland Thorn Bird. in GeneralHe portrayed an English sailor adapting to life in 17th century Japan, but on the other hand Thorn Bird I saw him play a Catholic priest who was at odds with illegal romance. 60% of US TV viewers watched and earned 16 Emmy nominations.

Includes Chamberlain’s film roles Three Musketeers, Towering Helland Ken Russell’s music loverhe played the composer Tchaikovsky, reflecting his own journey to embracing homosexuality.

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Richard Chamberlain’s personal life

Despite his fame, Chamberlain kept his personal life private for decades. He was published in 2003 in the release of his memoirs Love shatteredhe explained the pressure in Hollywood.

He detailed years of emotional abuse of his father and the psychological trauma from the internal struggle to maintain a public image that does not reflect his truth.

He and Lovett separated in 2010, but they were close to his death.

Chamberlain continued to work in the 80s, playing his final film role in 2019 – Find Julia.

While Richard Chamberlain’s death marks the end of the Hollywood era, his impact on television history and LGBTQ+ visibility remains alive.

Do you remember Richard Chamberlain? Please take part in the discussion below.

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