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Richard Chamberlain, star of Dr Kildare, Shogun and The Thorn Birds, dies aged 90

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Richard Chamberlain shot to fame as Dr Kildare in the 1960s .

He died one day before his 91st birthday.

He denied being gay when confronted by a French magazine in 1989 .

He did not speak publicly about his homosexuality until he turned 70 .

He advised other handsome leading actors to keep their sexuality to themselves.

Richard Chamberlain will be remembered as the dashing leading man in everything from Dr Kildare to The Thorn Birds.

He was at his best on the small screen, entertaining millions watching at home on the sofa.

In 2003 , long after he had stopped playing romantic leading men, he confirmed he was gay.

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