Handsome leading man Richard Chamberlain, who came to prominence in the 1960s medical series “Dr. Kildare” and then became king of the miniseries with such ratings blockbusters as “ Shogun ” and “ The Thorn Birds ,” has died. He was 90.

The award-winning actor, who rose to fame in the 1960s for his role as "Dr. Kildare," has passed away, according to his publicist.

Richard Chamberlain, the handsome hero of the 1960s television series “Dr. Kildare” who found a second career as “king of the miniseries,” has died at age 90.