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Donald Gibb, Ogre From ‘Revenge Of The Nerds,’ Dies At 71
He also starred in Bloodsport and 1st & Ten, and his son said he died from health complications at home surrounded by family.
- Actor Donald Gibb died Tuesday at age 71 in his Texas home due to health complications, his son Travis confirmed to TMZ. Gibb was best known for playing the intimidating "Ogre" in the 1984 classic "Revenge of the Nerds."
- Before transitioning to Hollywood, Gibb played football for the San Diego Chargers, standing 6 foot 4 and weighing well over 300 pounds during his athletic career. His film debut came as an uncredited henchman in Clint Eastwood's 1980 action comedy "Any Which Way You Can."
- Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Gibb played intimidating enforcers in films such as 1988's "Bloodsport" alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme. He was also a regular on the HBO sitcom "1st & Ten," which ran for six seasons, and his final credited role was in the 2026 sports thriller "Hands."
- Despite his on-screen persona as a brutish tough guy, those who worked with Gibb described him as warm, funny and deeply approachable. Travis asked for privacy and prayers during this difficult time, noting his father will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
- Gibb's death comes three months after fellow "Nerds" star Robert Carradine died in February at age 71. His diverse career spanned decades across television, film and video games, cementing his legacy as a cult icon of 1980s cinema.
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Revenge of the Nerds Star Donald Gibb’s Health Battle Revealed After His Death
When Donald Gibb—the actor known for roles in Revenge of the Nerds and Bloodsport—died at the age of 71, he was battling throat cancer and recovering from a heart attack, according to his son.
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The WrapDonald Gibb, 'Revenge of the Nerds' and 'Bloodsport' actor, dies at 71
Donald Gibb, an actor known for the 'Bloodsport' and 'Revengue of the Nerds' franchises from the 1980s, has reportedly died at home in Texas. He was 71.
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