Iconic actor and The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain dies aged 90 as his partner pays tribute
Iconic actor and The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain has died at the age of 90.
The American star, known for the likes of 1963's Twilight of Honor, The Thorn Birds TV miniseries, Shōgun and Dr. Kildare, died from complications following a stroke, his publicist Harlan Boll confirmed to Variety.
The late star, born George Richard Chamberlain, died in Hawaii.
Watch the video above.
READ MORE: Princess of Wales shares a poignant video message about nature as she marks Mother's Day in the UK
Iconic actor and The Thorn Birds star Richard Chamberlain has died at the age of 90, it has been confirmed. Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
READ MORE: Former Red Hot Chili Peppers member Dave Navarro marries partner of eight years
His partner Martin Rabbett also shared a touching statement following his death, which was picked up by Variety and various US outlets, saying that he is "with the angels now".
"Our beloved Richard is with the angels now," he said.
"He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul."
READ MORE: After 48 years in the spotlight, there's just one project that Bill Murray has regrets about
Richard Chamberlain pictured here in The Thorn Birds, a role he became known for. ABC via YouTube
READ MORE: 'He was ready to go': Star reveals dad died by assisted suicide
He added: "Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure."
One of his most iconic roles was in The Thorn Birds, a series aired on ABC, which followed the story of a priest in the Australian outback.
It was based on the novel of the same name by Australian author Colleen McCullough and also starred the likes of actress Rachel Ward.
He starred in Twilight of Honor in 1963. Silver Screen
In recent years, he made appearances in shows including Touched By an Angel and Nip/Tuck and Chuck.
View gallery
Remembering the stars we've lost in 2025
His last acting credit, according to IMDb, was in 2019's Finding Julia film.
The late star came out as gay in 2003, in his memoir called Shattered Love.
FOLLOW US ON WHATSAPP HERE: Stay across all the latest in celebrity, lifestyle and opinion via our WhatsApp channel. No comments, no algorithm and nobody can see your private details.
Most viewed in Celebrity
Grammy-winning singer collapses on stage mid-show in Nashville
Major clue that Lady Gaga has secretly married Michael Polansky after mysterious vanishing
Brandi Glanville reveals disturbing diagnosis: ‘Finally ready to tell you’
Practical Magic 2 commits an unforgivable sin against Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock
