'Revenge Of The Nerds' Actor Was 71
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Key Points:
- Donald Gibb, best known for his role as “Ogre” in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, has died at the age of 71 due to health complications, according to his son Travis.
- Gibb passed away at his home in Texas, surrounded by family, and had ongoing health issues prior to his death.
- He was widely recognized for his role as Frederick Aloysius “Ogre” Palowaski in the original 1984 film and its sequels, including Revenge of the Nerds II and Revenge of the Nerds IV.
- Beyond Revenge of the Nerds, Gibb appeared in numerous films such as Bloodsport, Hancock, and U.S. Marshals, as well as guest roles on popular TV shows like Magnum, P.I., The A-Team, Seinfeld, and The X-Files.
- Gibb was a regular on HBO’s sitcom 1st & Ten and appeared on other series including Step by Step, Unhappily Ever After, and Veronica’s Closet throughout his career.