World News for Students of English

04-04-2025 07:00

Richard Chamberlain, a famous actor, died at the age of 90. He became well-known in the 1960s for playing the main role in the TV series Dr. Kildare.

His career lasted for over 60 years, and he won three Golden Globe awards. In the 1970s and 1980s, he was one of the most famous actors in television mini-series. He starred in Shogun and The Thorn Birds, which made him a big star. Chamberlain also acted in theater and performed on Broadway. People praised him for his talent on stage. In 2003, he wrote a book called Shattered Love and told the world that he was gay. This was an important moment in his life, and he later played roles that matched his true self.

After his death, many people shared kind words about him. William Shatner said he was a great actor. Even though Chamberlain once said he did not care about being remembered, he will always be known for his work in television and theater.

Difficult words: star (to be the main actor in a film or play), praise (to say that you admire someone or something, or that they are very good).

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