Richard Chamberlain died on March 29, 2025, at the age of 90 due to a stroke.

Mar 30,2025 by kiran verma

Richard Chamberlain became famous as Dr. Kildare in the 1960s.

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He moved to England to change his image and pursue serious acting.

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He received thousands of fan letters every week during the show's run.

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He studied art history at Pomona College before becoming an actor.

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Born in 1934, he grew up in an ordinary family in Beverly Hills.

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Chamberlain won three Golden Globes and received Emmy nominations.

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