Richard Chamberlain, Pioneering Actor and 'King of the Miniseries,' Dies at 90

The celebrated star of 'Dr. Kildare,' 'Shogun,' and 'The Thorn Birds' passed away in Hawaii from stroke complications, leaving behind a six-decade legacy in entertainment.

Richard Chamberlain died on March 29, 2025, in Waimanalo, Hawaii, at the age of 90 due to complications from a stroke, confirmed by his publicist Harlan Boll.
Known as the 'King of the Miniseries,' Chamberlain achieved fame with acclaimed performances in 'Shogun,' 'The Thorn Birds,' and 'The Bourne Identity.'
He rose to stardom in the 1960s as the titular character in the NBC medical drama 'Dr. Kildare,' which earned him his first Golden Globe Award.
Chamberlain publicly came out as gay in his 2003 memoir, 'Shattered Love,' after decades of navigating Hollywood as a closeted actor.
He is survived by his longtime partner Martin Rabbett, with whom he shared a three-decade relationship, and leaves behind a legacy of groundbreaking contributions to television, theater, and film.