Hollywood star Clarence Gilliard Jr. has died.

He passed away at the age of 66.

The actor is best known for his roles in "Top Gun" and "Die Hard", reports Dailymail.

Years ago, he put his acting career on hold to become a professor of film and theater.

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Gilliard is said to have been ill for a long time.

 In a statement, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas offered its condolences to the actor's family and wrote that he "will be greatly missed by all."