Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr. was an American university professor, actor, and author. As a performer, he appeared in film, television, and stage productions; some sources give his middle name as Alfred. Clarence kicked the bucket in November 2022, at his home in Las Vegas, Nevada, after battling illness for a long time. As of the time of his death, he was 66 years old.

Clarence Gilyard funeral, burial service, date, time, venue

Clarence’s death was confirmed by a statement from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Instagram, which was shared on in their verified Instagram page. However, the grieving family is yet to announce the date, time, and venue for his burial and funeral service. Kindly be rest assured that, we will update you on such, once it comes from a reliable source.

Clarence will be remembered for his roles as a second private investigator and right-hand man Conrad McMasters to Ben Matlock on the legal drama series Matlock from 1989 to 1993; Pastor Bruce Barnes in the first two Left Behind movies; Cordell Walker’s (played by Chuck Norris) Texas Ranger partner, James “Jimmy” Trivette, in the 1990s crime drama Walker, Texas Ranger; Theo, the terrorist computer expert in Die Hard; and Lieutenant (junior grade) Evan “Sundown” Gough in Top Gun.

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