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Richard Chamberlain

Scooty — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:14:08 GMT

Has passed away. 90 years old. Loved him as Dr. Kildare and in The Thorn Birds.

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Desertdi — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:16:08 GMT

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Desertdi — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:17:05 GMT

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amyb — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 17:56:32 GMT

Awwww....understandable at 90, I guess, but so sorry to hear this. Loved loved loved The Thorn Birds. I rewatch it every now and then...that was my favorite thing he was in, but he did so many things...great actor.

RIP 🕯️ 🕊️

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geezerette — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:20:41 GMT

Aw. 🥺

One of my first crushes as "Dr. Kildare".

RIP 💐

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just bee — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:22:48 GMT

His birthday is March 31. Godspeed.

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skatting44 — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:23:32 GMT

Shogun series

Amazing how much his husband who is 20 yrd his junior resembles him

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meallen616 — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:29:42 GMT

Oh Yes, Dr. Kildare and The Thorn Birds! He died of complications from a stroke.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:31:00 GMT

Two things I remember: Surfer Girl was introduced on Dr. Kildare (Yvette Mimeux) was the Surfer Girl and he narrated the bio on TCM of Claude Rains. Rest in Peace.

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CalminHeart — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:34:16 GMT

I had a crush on Dr Kildare!

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JeanLouiseFinch — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:40:20 GMT

I did too, @Scooty. ☹️

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LindaSal — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:49:39 GMT

Sad news, he was such a good looking man. His role in the Thornbirds was amazing!

Such a good actor, may he rest in peace.

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1Professor — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:01:28 GMT

Awww.

I had a bit part in a movie with him, once.

He was SO kind to everyone.

One day, we ended up both getting our hair done for an upcoming scene in adjoining chairs.

He was SO interested in the stylists.

Talked (in a quiet way) with everyone, wanted to know about their lives.

@Scooty @LindaSal @JeanLouiseFinch @CalminHeart @Desertdi @amyb @geezerette @just bee @meallen616 + all

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Kitty Galore — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 12:59:51 GMT

I had such a crush on him , What a handsome man and fabulous actor ! Dr. Kildare and especially Thorn Birds !

would love to watch that again if I could find it .

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SoCal Bred — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:01:40 GMT

Oh, no, this is so sad to hear! I had a crush on him as Dr Kildare. Rest in eternal peace Richard Chamberlain.

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Estellee — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:02:56 GMT

RIP Dr Kildare

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I am still oxox — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:03:35 GMT

May his memory be a blessing to all who knew him

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LindaSal — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:03:48 GMT

@1Professor How great an experience that must have been! Lucky you, I always adored him and I'm happy to hear his personality was what I imagined it would be. That's a nice memory to have.

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Kitty Galore — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:04:37 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1 wrote:
Two things I remember: Surfer Girl was introduced on Dr. Kildare (Yvette Mimeux) was the Surfer Girl and he narrated the bio on TCM of Claude Rains. Rest in Peace.

@Group 5 minus 1 I remember that episode with Yvette Mimeux on Dr Kildare , it was called Tiger Tiger and he sang on that episode. It was all filmed on the beach as I remember . Somehow I was able to watch that series probably 10 yrs ago would like to see it again

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Beacon girl — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:18:21 GMT

OMG! Never , ever forget him in the Thorn Birds. What a wonderful Love Story! Such always a gentleman ❤️