Clarence Gilyard Jr., the actor best known for playing computer hacker Theo in 'Die Hard' and naval flight officer Marcus 'Sundown' Williams in 'Top Gun,' has died at the age of 66.
Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr., who was best known for his roles in "Walker, Texas Ranger" and "Die Hard," has died. He was 66.
"It is with profound sadness that I share this news," Dean Nancy Uscher said in the statement shared on Instagram. "His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him. He had many extraordinary talents and was extremely well-known in the university through his dedication to teaching and his professional accomplishments."
In 1986, Gilyard made his film debut in "Top Gun," in which he played Sundown, one of the elite fighter pilots.
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