Clarence Gilyard Jr dies aged 66: Top Gun and Die Hard star passes away after ‘suffering from a long illness’
- His death was confirmed in a statement by the university he taught at
- The actor was a film and theatre professor at UNLV College of Fine Arts
- They called the star a ‘beacon of light and strength for everyone around him’
- Clarence was best known for his roles in Matlock, Top Gun and Die Hard