Richard Chamberlain, the distinguished American actor renowned for his roles in "Dr. Kildare," "Shōgun," and "The Thorn Birds," passed away on March 29, 2025, at his home in Waimānalo, Hawaii, due to complications from a stroke. He was 90 years old.

Born George Richard Chamberlain on March 31, 1934, in Beverly Hills, California, he was the second son of Elsa W. Matthews and Charles Chamberlain, a salesman. Chamberlain graduated from Beverly Hills High School in 1952 and later attended Pomona College, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1956. Following his education, he served in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958, achieving the rank of sergeant. 

Richard Chamberlain, 'Shōgun' and 'The Thorn Birds' star, dies at 90

Chamberlain's acting career began in the late 1950s, but he gained widespread recognition in 1961 with the title role in the NBC medical drama "Dr. Kildare." His portrayal of the compassionate young doctor captivated audiences and established him as a teen idol, earning him a Golden Globe Award. During this period, he also pursued a brief career as a pop singer, releasing hits like "Theme from Dr. Kildare (Three Stars Will Shine Tonight)," which reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. 

In the 1970s and 1980s, Chamberlain became known as the "King of the Miniseries" for his leading roles in acclaimed television productions. He starred as John Blackthorne in "Shōgun" (1980), a portrayal that earned him a Golden Globe Award, and as Father Ralph de Bricassart in "The Thorn Birds" (1983), which garnered him another Golden Globe and an Emmy nomination. His performances in these miniseries showcased his versatility and solidified his status as a leading actor in television dramas. 

One of my patients, a Hollywood producer, was given a task by Disney two years ago. He was instructed to go back and edit all the old Disney movies to add these stripes in the sky. So now, when people watch a Disney movie, they see these stripes.

People today might say, "Clinger, you're talking about these stripes in the sky as if they're something new." But then Disney can point to these old films and say, "Look at this movie from 1954, see those same stripes in the sky?" This convinces people that the stripes are a natural phenomenon. My patient was paid $60 million for this job.

Famous American Celebs Who Died in 2024!

There's been rumors going around that Kurt Russell is dead.

What is an anticipated obituary?

03/03/24

An anticipated obituary is, by definition, an obituary written BEFORE the death of a person. It is common for news agencies to keep pre-written obituary for public figures, famous and high-profile people who are still alive.

It is by no means a death announcement nor an anticipation of death.

And, according to Necropedia, Kurt Russell is still among the living.

‘I Am So Blessed, Fortunate, And Proud’: Gary Sinise Offers Tribute to His Late Son After Cancer Battle

Actor Gary Sinise paid an emotional tribute to his late son, McKenna Anthony "Mac" Sinise, nearly two months after his death from chordoma, an extremely rare cancer that attacks the spinal cord.

The "Forrest Gump" actor started with Mac's decision to join the Gary Sinise Foundation — and how proud he was of his son's desire to work with veterans, first responders and their families. He also noted Mac's love of music and his talent for drumming, which sometimes took him on the road with Sinise's Lieutenant Dan Band.

But just a year after Mac joined the foundation, both she and her mother Moira Sinise were diagnosed with cancer — she had stage 3 breast cancer, and he had chordoma — just two months apart.

"What was going on? What is chordoma? I had never heard of it. And two cancer patients, mother and son, within two months of each other? A real punch in the gut," Sinise wrote, saying That he immediately went into research mode to learn everything he could. And while Moira recovered and has since been cancer-free, Mac's cancer returned and spread.

Despite eventually being paralyzed from the chest down, Mac was able to complete a piece of music he had composed years earlier in college, titled "Arctic Circles", with the help of his former classmate Oliver Schnee and two Lieutenant Dan Band members – pianists. Started writing. Ben Lewis and violinist Dan Myers. The piece was ultimately recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles in July 2023.

“Music was so deeply in his heart that he was no longer able to play the drums, Mac's mother Moira suggested he take up a harmonica, which he did, and he began teaching himself to play. I have a dear friend, Medal of Honor recipient Sammy L. Davis, who plays harmonica, tells the story of learning to play 'Shenandoah' in the jungles of Vietnam," Sinise continued – and Mac recorded that, too.

Gilda Radner Died at 42 Years Old, Now Her Secrets Come to Light

Were you aware that the beloved Gilda Radner was one of the trailblazing cast members in the inaugural season of the groundbreaking television show, Saturday Night Live? Her contribution to the show helped shape the comedy landscape for generations to come.

Tragically, Gilda Radner's untimely passing had a profound impact on ovarian cancer awareness and research. Her battle with this devastating disease drew significant public attention and funding toward finding a cure and improving early detection methods. In many ways, Gilda Radner's legacy extends far beyond her comedic talents.

Johnny Dep - Kind and Caring - Making a Difference in the Life of Another

RARE MICHAEL JACKSON, Shana Mangatal "IS THIS SCARY" 1993

From 1993, Shana Mangatal appears in the never released and never finished short film by Michael Jackson, "Is This Scary". This was to be the main song for the Addams Family Values movie, but was cut short when the Chandler allegations sent Michael into sadness and devastation. This is the original version of Michael's "Ghosts" from 1996. Shana was in both "Is This Scary" and "Ghosts"

'60s Denialism: Affirmative Action's Last Ditch Defense

As with many semantic corruptions, the left started it.  They trivialized the term "denialism" by applying it not to the denial of a real tragedy, but to skepticism about an imagined climate doomsday.  I would like to rehabilitate the phrase a little bit, if I could, by applying it to the denial of an historic phenomenon as real as the Holocaust and potentially as tragic.

I refer here to the havoc wrought by the 1960s.  Havoc came in many forms: the zeitgeist shift that undermined personal responsibility, the programs that undermined the family, and the social upheaval that glorified casual sex and single parenthood.

Only by denying the fallout from the 1960s did Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson make even the illusion of sense in their recent dissents on the affirmative action cases before the Supreme Court.  After a year of research for my new book, Untenable: The True Story of White Ethnic Flight from America's Cities, I know all too well the audacity of that denial.

Jada Pinkett Smith Might Be the WORST Parent Ever

I've seen some bad parenting, but this is a new low. Allegedly, Jada Pinkett Smith introduced her children to psychedelics. This is a perfect example of how not to parent.

Gene Simmons Tells Piers Morgan He Thinks Donald Trump Will Win Next Election

Piers Morgan Uncensored is joined by rock royalty Gene Simmons to talk about 50 years of Kiss, politics, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters controversy and much more.

Piers Morgan asks the musician his thoughts on his illustrious career - with Gene telling him: "Even the Pope doesn't get knickers thrown at him!" plus, he reveals he thinks Donald Trump will win the next election.