'The Thorn Birds' superstar dies at 90, gender secret revealed

Actor Richard Chamberlain, a familiar face on the small screen with classic series such as Dr. Kildare, Shogun and The Thorn Birds, breathed his last on March 29 in Waimanalo, Hawai'i.

According to his representative, he died of complications following a stroke, at the ag.e of 90. Martin Rabbett, the actor's longtime partner, shared in an emotional statement: "Our beloved Richard is now with the angels. He is free and soaring to be with his loved ones who have gone before him. We are so lucky to have known such a wonderful and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings, lifting him to his next great adventure."

As one of the brightest faces of the 1960s generation of actors, Richard Chamberlain possessed a handsome appearance, but that was what made his career encounter many obstacles. It was not until he showed his talent on stage with classic plays such as Hamlet and many works of Shakespeare that the actor gradually gained recognition for his abilities.

However, despite proving his acting ability, Chamberlain still did not have many opportunities to shine on the big screen. He appeared in some notable films such as Petulia, The Three Musketeers, The Music Lovers or The Last Wave directed by Peter Weir, but his greatest success still came from the television industry. With his talent and dedication to his profession, the actor has left a deep impression on audiences for decades.

The passing of Richard Chamberlain has left a deep sorro.w for his fans and colleagues in the film industry. Although he has left this world, his classic roles will forever be icons of the small screen, leaving a mark in the hearts of many generations of audiences.

He then starred in many miniseries and won the title of "King of the Miniseries" thanks to the success of: "Centennial" (1978), "Shōgun" (1980), "The Thorn Birds" (1983). Richard Chamberlain played Aramis in the trilogy: "The Three Musketeers" (1973), "The Four Musketeers" (1974), "The Return of the Musketeers" (1989). In addition, he also starred in many films: "King Solomon's Mines" (1985), "Lost City of Gold".

Richard Chamberlain's full name is George Richard Chamberlain, born in 1934. He co-founded the Los Angeles-based theater group Company of Angels and began appearing as a guest star on television in 1960. In 1961, he became famous for his role as young intern James Kildare in the television series of the same name.

The charming image of Dr Kildare in the five-year hi.t series made Richard the idol of thousands of young girls at that time. 'The influence of the sho.w spread all over the world. I got a lot of attention and it was a dream come true. I was very happy about that,' Richard said in an interview in 2021.

He received around 12,000 fan letters a week since his appearance on 'Dr Kildare'. Richard recalls his appeal back then: 'I used to be chased around supermarkets. When I was driving a convertible, girls would chase me up the hill, but I would often escape. Even when I was in Switzerland on a mountain trip, people would come up to me and ask for my autograph. My dad said: 'Now I know you can really do it'.'

Richard Chamberlain was not only attractive in appearance, he was also recognized for his acting ability with a Golden Globe Award for Outstanding Television Star for this role.

In 1965, the teen idol was cast alongside actress Yvette Mimieux in the film 'Joy in the Morning' - a romance based on the novel of the same name about a young couple who overcome their families' objections to be together.

After completing his American television career, Richard moved to England, determined to shed his 'pretty bo.y' image by training to become a professional actor. In 1969, he played Hamlet at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre and surprised British critics, who called him confident, charming and courageous. 'Anyone who comes to this production to mock the famous American television actor, Richard Chamberlain, as Hamlet will be sorely disappointed,' wrote a reviewer in The Times of London.

In 1983, Richard continued to win the hearts of audiences with his role as Father Ralph in the TV series 'The Thorn Birds' based on the famous novel of the same name. He impressively portrayed the image of a priest torn between his love for Meggie and his own ambitions. The actor was dubbed a 'se.x symbol' at the ag.e of 49 after this role.

The film revolves around the passionate, intense but tragic love story of Meggie and Father Ralph. A love that cannot be had and is forbidden by the harsh prejudices of society, an eternal love song, like the most beautiful song of a bird that sings only once in its life and then plunges its chest into the sharp thorns of a thorn bush.

He received four Emmy nominations during his career but never won. In 2000, he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Richard Chamberlain came out as gay in 2003. He was in a relationship with actor Martin Rabbett from 1977 to 2010. After their split, the two remained close friends.

Actor Richard Chamberlain was known as a 'sexy icon' of Hollywood when he was young. The actor retired in 2018 due to old ag.e after 6 decades in the film industry.

Despite being active in the arts for many years, Chamberlain rarely talked about his life and sexuality to protect his privacy and acting opportunities. In December 1989, the French women's magazine Nous Deux published an article about his sexual orientation, but Chamberlain did not correct or confirm it. It was not until 2003 that he revealed the truth in his autobiography Shattered Love: A Memoir.

Chamberlain had a brief affair with actor Wesley Eure from 1975 to 1976. The couple lived together secretly, knowing that their careers would be ruined if discovered. Wesley Eure later shared that Chamberlain was like a mentor and a father figure to him. He confessed that he was heartbroken and depressed for a long time after breaking up with Richard.

In 1977, while participating in the film project Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold, Richard worked with actor Martin Rabbett, 20 years his junior. The two fell in love, dated, lived together in Hawaii and secretly married.

In 2003, the couple went public with their autobiography Shattered Love: A Memoir. In it, Chamberlain shared about her life, her worries about people knowing about her TD tendencies, as well as the companionship, encouragement, and mental stimulation of her partner Martin during the writing process.

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