'Revenge of the Nerds' star dies at 71
USA Today • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Actor Donald Gibb, famed for his role as Ogre in the "Revenge of the Nerds" series, has died at age 71 due to complications from ongoing health issues, according to his family and representatives.
- Gibb passed away at his home in Texas on May 12, three months after the death of his "Revenge of the Nerds" co-star Robert Carradine.
- Originally a football player at the University of San Diego, Gibb turned to acting following career-ending injuries, gaining fame with his role as Fred "The Ogre" Palowaski in the 1984 cult classic.
- His notable work includes appearances in "Bloodsport," HBO's "1st & Ten," "U.S. Marshals," and "Hancock," with his last role in the 2024 action thriller "Hands."
- Gibb's family remembered him for his loving nature, larger-than-life screen presence, and the joy he brought to fans and friends throughout his career.