Richard Gilliland, Actor on ‘Designing Women,’ Dies at 71

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Richard Gilliland has sadly passed away.

has died. He was 71.Gilliland died on March 18 in Los Angeles following a brief illness, according to multiple reports.The actor's screen career began in the 1970s with roles on numerous TV shows and films.

Richard Gilliland, an actor known for roles in "Designing Women" and "Airplane II: The Sequel," has died. The 71-year-old was married to Emmy-winning actress Jean Smart and suffered from a "brief illness" before passing away in Los Angeles, Calif., last week, according to a press release shared with Fox News.

Richard Gilliland, a busy character actor whose credits included a recurring role on the CBS sitcom Designing Women, where he met his future wife, Emmy winner Jean Smart, died March 18 in Los Angeles after a brief illness, a publicist announced.He was 71. The Texas native starred as Sgt.

Richard Gilliland, a prolific actor who nearly 50-year career included Designing Women, Thirtysomething and series-regular roles on Just Our Luck, Operation Petticoat and Heartland, has died. He was 71. His family said he died March 18 in Los Angeles after an unspecified brief illness.