Richard Gilliland Cause Of Death: What Happened To Jean Smart’s Husband?
Veteran actor Richard Gilliland died last week at the age of 71. Born in 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas. Gilliland got his career start at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago. While there, he took on the role of Jesus in Godspell opposite Joe Mantegna’s Judas. After arriving in Los Angeles, the actor landed…
Veteran actor Richard Gilliland died last week at the age of 71. Born in 1950 in Fort Worth, Texas. Gilliland got his career start at the Goodman School of Drama in Chicago.
While there, he took on the role of Jesus in Godspell opposite Joe Mantegna’s Judas.
After arriving in Los Angeles, the actor landed starring roles in a series of TV shows, including Operation Petticoat, Just Our Luck, McMillan, and Heartland, in addition to an array of guest-starring appearances and stage roles.
Richard Gilliland Cause Of Death
According to the Los Angeles Times, the actor was diagnosed with a stroke, which caused him to succumb to his condition.
The cause of death is unknown, but it was thought to be a result of a stroke. The actor had recently been slated to work with Annie Potts, Tate Taylor, and Meshach Taylor.
What Happened To Jean Smart’s Husband?
Jean Smart is opening up about the loss of her husband, Richard Gilliland, who died while she was filming season 1 of her HBO comedy series, Hacks.
I was a wreck, but it turned out to be very funny,” Smart said, before praising the talents of her late husband.
“But he was one of those actors who never got the chance to show what he could do. Gilliland died on March 18 in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to a statement from his family.
