Well-known American actor Richard Chamberlain, best known for his roles in Shogun and The Thorn Birds, has died at the age of 91 from a stroke just two days before his birthday. Chamberlain built his career over more than a decade,

Actor Richard Chamberlain, who was best known for his role in the 1960s TV show Dr Kildare hit miniseries, 'Shogun' and 'The Thorn Birds', has passed away at the age of 90, his publicist, Harlan Boll,

Handsome leading man Richard Chamberlain, who came to prominence in the 1960s medical series “Dr. Kildare” and then became king of the miniseries with such ratings blockbusters as “ Shogun ” and “ The Thorn Birds ,” has died. He was 90.