Richard Chamberlain hid homosexuality secret for decades, fearing it would permanently end his showbiz career if he came out.

Actor Richard Chamberlain sits down with Katie Couric to discuss his autobiography "Shattered Love" where he reveals he is gay. This originally aired on TODAY on June 5, 2003.

Chamberlain, known for his leading roles in “The Thorn Birds” and “Shōgun,” died on March 29 at the age of 90.

Richard Chamberlain, the Emmy-nominated actor and 1960s heartthrob who rocketed to fame in the TV medical drama "Dr. Kildare" and starred in the mini-series "Shogun" and "The Thorn Birds" has died at ...

When mini-series ruled prime time, their maxi-est star was Richard Chamberlain ... which he could not fully be himself. Chamberlain did not publicly come out as gay until 2003.

Richard Chamberlain is a name synonymous with classic TV, timeless romance and powerful stage presence. One generation knows him best as Dr. James Kildare on the 1961 to 1966 series Dr. Kildare, ...

TV star Richard ... last year, Chamberlain said, “I was aware this was the answer to all my dreams. Then the show became a huge success, and that was just mesmerizing.” Come the 1980s ...

In the early 1960’s Americans were divided by three great debates: Coke or Pepsi? Ginger or Mary Ann? And Kildare or Casey?

Richard Chamberlain, the sandy-haired TV heartthrob who starred on the popular 1960s medical drama “Dr. Kildare” and later was touted as “king of the miniseries” for his leading roles in ...

Heartthrob Actor Richard ... a loving god out of butter, honey and grace." The breakout role was the start of a six decade-career that spanned theater, films and television. Chamberlain was ...