Clarence Gilyard played Ranger James Trivette on Walker, Texas Ranger, appearing every episode but two. Gilyard is best known for playing Sundown in Top Gun and Theo in Die Hard. Gilyard had been a film professor since 2006 at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas until his death in late November of 2022. It was reported Gilyard had reportedly been battling a long undisclosed illness.
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Sheree Wilson and Clarance Gilyard Celebrate 25 Years Of "Walker, Texas Ranger"
Clarence Gilyard Interview
Clarence Gilyard on Fatherhood