This is sad news that was announced on Tuesday, November 29.
Actor Clarence Gilyard Jr. who played ranger James Trivette in
Walker, Texas Ranger
has died aged 66.
Chuck Norris, who gave him the reply, did not fail to pay tribute to him a few hours after the announcement.
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In an Instagram post, he wrote:
“It is with great sadness that I learn of the passing of a dear friend and co-star, Clarence Gilyard.
For nearly a decade, we had a great time working together and we both loved bringing the bad guys to justice
.
The post is accompanied by a black and white photo taken on the set of the series.
The bond between the two men is undeniable.
“My thoughts and prayers are with his wife and children.
You will be deeply missed by all who knew you.
May you rest in peace, my friend.
Until we meet again”
soberly concludes Chuck Norris.
He had also starred in
Top Gun
and
Piège de cristal.
Together they shot nine seasons of
Walker Texas Ranger
.
Clarence Gilyard Jr. played Jimmy Trivette, colleague and best friend of the martial arts champion hero.
In the script, his character is a former American football player from Baltimore who joins the Texas Rangers after breaking his shoulder.
The American series was broadcast in France on TF1.
He was also a regular cast member on the courtroom series
Matlock
.
On the big screen, Clarence Gilyard Jr starred in
Top Gun
opposite Tom Cruise and in
Crystal Trap
opposite Bruce Willis.
For several years he had devoted himself to teaching.
It was also the College of Fine Arts at the University of Nevada, where he had been teaching since 2066, which announced his death, without specifying the causes.