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It is with profound sadness that I share this news, Dean Nancy J. Uscher said in a statement.

His students were deeply inspired by him, as were all who knew him.
His generosity of spirit was boundless he was always ready to contribute to projects and performances however possible.
He followedTop GunwithDie Hard, in which he played Theo, who worked as Hans Grubers tech guy.
Throughout the 90s, Gilyard concentrated on TV.
He played Conrad McMasters in 85 episodes ofMatlockfrom 1989 to 1993.
It was a major goal for him.
He loved his UNLV family and, in particular, the students he instructed in his classroom.