Clarence Gilyard Jr., ‘Walker, Texas Ranger,’ ‘Matlock’ actor, dead at 66

Gilyard, who also appeared in “Top Gun,” and “Die Hard,” served as a professor at UNLV since 2006.

Clarence Gilyard Jr., longtime film and television actor and professor, has died at age 66. Gilyard’s best-known roles were his stints on the series “Walker, Texas Ranger” and “Matlock,” as well as in the classic action movie, “Die Hard.”

Gilyard’s death was announced by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas College of Fine Arts, on Monday, according to !

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