Clarence Gilyard, 'Die Hard' and 'Matlock' actor, dies at 66

'Die Hard' and 'Top Gun' star Clarence Gilyard Jr. has died at age 66. Photo: AP

Clarence Gilyard Jr., a popular supporting actor whose credits include the blockbuster films Die Hard and Top Gun and the hit television series Matlock and Walker, Texas Ranger, has died at age 66.

His death was announced this week by the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, where he taught stage and screen acting. Additional details were not immediately available Tuesday (Nov 29).