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Donald Gibb, best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds, died at 71 at his Texas home after health complications, his family said; the California-raised former football player turned actor also appeared in Bloodsport, 1st & Ten, U.S. Marshals and Hancock, and reprised Ogre in two sequels, with his passing coming a few months after costar Robert Carradine's death.
Donald Gibb, best known as Ogre in the Revenge of the Nerds films and co‑star of Bloodsport, died at 71 on May 12. His family and colleagues celebrated his warmth and generosity, noting a career spanning film, TV (The A-Team, Magnum, P.I., The X‑Files), voice work in video games, a late‑career return in Hands, and upcoming projects, marking a lasting legacy in fans’ memories.
Donald Gibb, the towering character actor best known for Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Tiny Jackson in Bloodsport, died at 71 at his home in Texas after health complications, surrounded by family. A former NFL hopeful who briefly played for the San Diego Chargers, his career also included roles in Stripes, Conan the Barbarian, U.S. Marshals, and numerous TV appearances. He is survived by his wife Jacqueline.
Donald Gibb, the towering actor best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and as Ray Jackson in Bloodsport, has died at 71. Born in 1954 in New York and raised in California, he pursued acting after a basketball-turned-football path at the University of San Diego and a brief stint with the San Diego Chargers; he reprised Ogre in sequels and appeared in a range of films and TV roles, including Conan the Barbarian, Magnum, P.I., MacGyver, Cheers, The X-Files and Seinfeld. His family offered a tribute praising his warmth and generosity, noting that he touched fans and loved ones alike, with his passing coming months after fellow Revenge of the Nerds alumnus Robert Carradine’s death.
Donald Gibb, the American actor best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and as Ray Jackson in Bloodsport, died at 71 in Texas from health complications, his son Travis confirms. Born August 1954 in New York City, Gibb also appeared in the Nerds sequels and other film/TV roles, and lent his voice to video games such as Rage, Mafia II and Alter Echo; his career began with Clint Eastwood’s Any Which Way You Can (1980).
Donald Gibb, 71, the actor famous for playing Frederick Aloysius “Ogre” Palowaski in Revenge of the Nerds, died Tuesday evening at his Texas home after health issues, his son Travis told TMZ. Gibb reprised the role in Revenge of the Nerds II (1987) and the 1994 TV film, and his filmography includes titles like Bloodsport and U.S. Marshals; he was remembered by family and fans for his distinctive brute character.
Donald Gibb, the actor best known for playing Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds, has died at 71. Tributes highlight his memorable performance in the cult classic that helped define 1980s pop culture.
Robert Carradine, 71, best known for Revenge of the Nerds, died on Feb. 23. The Los Angeles Medical Examiner ruled his death a suicide, listing sequelae of anoxic brain injury as the cause. His family cited his long battle with bipolar disorder and urged society to address mental health stigma, with tributes pouring in from co-stars like Hilary Duff.
Robert Reed Carradine, the younger brother of Keith, David and Bruce Carradine, died at 71 after a long battle with bipolar disorder that was worsened by his brother David’s 2009 death. His career spanned Mean Streets, The Long Riders, Coming Home, and Django Unchained, with lasting fame from Revenge of the Nerds and a role as Lizzie McGuire’s dad, plus hosting King of the Nerds and pursuing professional car racing. He is survived by his brothers Keith and Christopher, half-brother Michael Bowen, and by his daughter Ever and his children Madrika and Ian from his marriage to Edith Mani.
Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71 after living with bipolar disorder; his death by suicide ends a 40-year career that spanned film roles from Mean Streets and The Big Red One to Django Unchained, plus decades of television work.
Robert Carradine, the actor known for Revenge of the Nerds and Lizzie McGuire, died at 71; his family said he died by suicide after a nearly two-decade battle with bipolar disorder and asked for privacy to grieve and to help reduce stigma around mental illness. Tributes from family and former co-stars highlighted his warmth and humor. Carradine came from a storied acting family, began his career in The Cowboys (1972) with John Wayne, and also pursued auto racing.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and as Lizzie McGuire’s TV dad, died at 71. His family said he took his own life after a nearly two-decade struggle with bipolar disorder, prompting tributes from colleagues including Hilary Duff. A member of the renowned Carradine acting family, Carradine’s career spanned The Cowboys, Coming Home, The Long Riders and Mean Streets, among other roles, and he is survived by his daughter Ever Carradine and other family members.
Robert Carradine, the actor best known for Revenge of the Nerds and TV’s Lizzie McGuire, died at 71. His family said he fought bipolar disorder and died by suicide, urging awareness and privacy as they celebrated his humor and warmth; he is survived by three children: Ever Carradine, Marika Reed Carradine and Ian Alexander Carradine, and other relatives.
Robert Carradine, a member of the Carradine acting dynasty known for Revenge of the Nerds and as Lizzie McGuire’s father, died at 71. His family noted a long battle with bipolar disorder and highlighted his decades-long career in film and television.
Robert Carradine, known for Revenge of the Nerds and the Disney series Lizzie McGuire, has died at 71 after battling bipolar disorder for about 20 years; his death was confirmed by his brother and manager Keith Carradine, with tributes pouring in from family and fellow cast members.