getTV - We're sad to hear of the death of Richard Gilliland (1950-2021) — familiar face for 45 years, husband of Jean Smart. The couple married in 1987 at the home of
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Richard Gilliland dead: Designing Women actor passes away aged 71 after brief illness - Mirror Online
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Richard Gilliland Dead: 'Designing Women' Actor, Husband of Jean Smart Was 71 – The Hollywood Reporter
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Richard Gilliland and Jean Smart attend the opening night party for Nicky Silver's "Fit to Be Tied" in New York City on October 20, 1996. Photo Credit: Henry McGee/MediaPunch Stock Photo - Alamy
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