US EditionGil Gerard, known for role in 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,' has died
- Tuesday, Gil Gerard died, a fact his wife Janet Gerard confirmed on Facebook, saying he lost a battle with `a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer`.
- Born on Jan. 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, Gil Gerard was the youngest of three boys and moved to New York in 1969 to study acting at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.
- Gerard starred as Captain William `Buck` Rogers, a 20th-century astronaut frozen for more than 500 years who awakens in 2491, in a series co-produced by Glen A. Larson at Universal Television featuring Erin Gray and Twiki, voiced by Mel Blanc.
- She added that he died in hospice care and `From the moment when we knew something was wrong to his death this morning was only days`; survivors include his wife Janet Gerard, his wife of 18 years, and his son, Gib.
- Initially reluctant, Gil Gerard was persuaded to take the Buck Rogers role; the series ran two seasons and 32 episodes, and he later had gastric bypass after reaching 350 pounds, estimating $1,000,000 in lost work.
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Gil Gerrard, star of the science fiction series "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century", has died at the age of 82.
American actor Gil Gerard, best known for his role in the science fiction series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has died at the age of 82.
'Buck Rogers' Star Gil Gerard Passes Away at 92 After Battling with Cancer
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. As confirmed by Gerard's wife, Janet, in a Facebook post, the actor died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. Entertainment News | 'Buck Rogers' Star Gil Gerard Passes Away at 92 After Battling with Cancer.
Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dies aged 82 after cancer battle as tributes pour in
Gil Gerard, the American actor who became a science fiction icon through his portrayal of Captain William "Buck" Rogers, has died at the age of 82 following a swift battle with cancer
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