The ‘Dr. Kildare’ alum’s publicist revealed that he died following a health setback. Richard Chamberlain died just two days before his 91st birthday on March 29, 2025. The esteemed film, TV and theatrical actor was a highly accomplished Hollywood veteran.

Handsome leading man Richard Chamberlain, who came to prominence in the 1960s medical series “Dr. Kildare” and then became king of the miniseries with such ratings blockbusters as “ Shogun ” and “ The Thorn Birds ,” has died. He was 90.