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Jean Smart's Husband Richard Gilliland Dies at 71 After 'Brief Illness' | Jean Smart, Richard Gilliland, RIP | Just Jared: Celebrity Gossip and Breaking Entertainment News
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Hacks Emmy-winner Jean Smart pays tribute to late husband Richard who tragically died six months | Daily Mail Online
getTV - Richard Gilliland played J. D. on DESIGNING WOMEN — and has been married to star Jean Smart (Charlene) ever since! See him on THE UNIT — 11a ET What else
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Jean Smart and Richard Gilliland August 1987. Credit: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunchJean Smart Circa 1980's . Credit: Ralph Dominguez/MediaPunch Stock Photo - Alamy
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Jean Smart and her husband Richard Gilliland attend the premiere of National Geographic documentary..., Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-1016-95788662 | agefotostock
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Daily Jean Smart on X: "Jean Smart and Richard Gilliland promo stills for Audrey's Rain (2003). https://t.co/FcGb1VndNj" / X
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Richard Gilliland Dead: 'Designing Women' Actor, Husband of Jean Smart Was 71 – The Hollywood Reporter
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