‘60s heartthrob Richard Chamberlain reflects on why he kept his sexuality a secret: ‘I had to be very careful’
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Richard Chamberlain is a '60s Hollywood star who appeared in iconic classics, such as "Dr. Kildare" and "The Thorn Birds." He was also the original Jason Bourne.
"Life is really nice," the actor told Fox News Digital. "I’m sort of retired and can … live a much simpler life than when I was working. Acting is gratifying as it is extremely hard work… I can now sit around and watch TV if I want to, go to the movies, have dinner with friends and just have fun … it’s very gratifying." Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.
Chamberlain, who made women across the country swoon as the dreamy Dr. Kildare in the ‘60s, followed by the hunky Father Ralph in the ‘80s, came out as a gay man when he was nearly 70 years old. The now-88-year-old made the revelation in a 2003 memoir titled "Shattered Love."