‘Revenge of the Nerds’
Actor Donald Gibb Useless at 71
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Donald Gibb — greatest recognized for taking part in the lovable brute “Ogre” within the “Revenge of the Nerds” franchise — has died … TMZ has discovered.
Gibbs’ son, Travis, tells TMZ … Donald handed Tuesday night as a consequence of well being issues. He says he died at his dwelling in Texas, the place he was surrounded by household, together with his children, who cherished him deeply.
We’re informed his loss of life was not sudden, as Donald had been battling ongoing well being points.
Travis and his household tells us … Donald cherished the Lord and his household, associates and followers with all his coronary heart, they usually ask for prayers and privateness throughout this troublesome time. They add that their father will likely be deeply missed and ceaselessly remembered.
Donald grew to become a cult icon within the Eighties due to his function because the intimidating –but oddly endearing — fraternity brother in “Revenge of the Nerds” in addition to its sequels. His towering presence and comedic timing made “Ogre” one of the memorable characters within the franchise.
Past that breakout function, Gibb constructed a gentle profession in movie and tv, showing in tasks like “Bloodsport,” “U.S. Marshals,” and “Hancock.” He typically performed tough-guy roles, leaning into his imposing stature, however those that labored with him knew him as a sort and down-to-earth individual off-screen.
Donald was 71.
RIP.
