Richard Chamberlain’s Longtime Partner Martin Rabbett Speaks Out about His Death
The actor and singer was best known for his roles in “Shogun” and “The Thorn Birds.”
Richard Chamberlain’s longtime partner, Martin Rabbett, has shared a heartfelt tribute following the legendary actor’s passing. Chamberlain died on March 29 in Waimanalo, Hawai’i, at the age of 90 due to complications from a stroke.
Richard Chamberlain speaks onstage during the 10th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California, on February 22, 2004 | Source: Getty Images
Rabbett expressed his sorrow in a statement, “Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us. How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul. Love never dies. And our love is under his wings lifting him to his next great adventure.”
Richard Chamberlain, Neil Patrick Harris, and Martin Rabbett pose backstage at “Hedwig and The Angry Inch” on Broadway at The Belasco Theater, in New York City, on May 27, 2014
Chamberlain, who would have turned 91 just two days after his death, had a celebrated career spanning decades. He rose to fame in the early 1960s as the titular doctor in “Dr. Kildare,” a role that earned him a Golden Globe and cemented his status as a television icon.
His success continued with standout performances in miniseries and films, earning him the nickname “king of the miniseries.”
Richard Chamberlain as Ralph de Bricassart for the television movie “The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years,” which aired on February 11, 1996 | Source: Getty Images
Beyond his career, Chamberlain and Rabbett shared a deep bond. Rabbett’s words reflect the profound love they had for each other. They paint a picture of a life filled with warmth, companionship, and devotion.
As the entertainment industry mourns a true legend, his legacy lives on, not just in his work but in the love he leaves behind.
