TV Star Richard Chamberlain Dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain was the star of TV series like Dr Kildare, Shogun and The Thorn Birds

Television and movie star Richard Chamberlain died Saturday in Hawaii, just two days shy of his 91st birthday.

Chamberlain was best known for his role in the TV miniseries Shogun and The Thorn Birds after rising to fame in the title role of Dr. Kildare.

After being raised in Beverly Hills and serving in the U.S. Army in Korea, Chamberlain became a 1960s heartthrob, embarking on a decades-long career that spanned television, film, theater, and music.

Chamberlain died after complications from a stroke, according to his publicist.