David Gail, the actor known for his roles in Port Charles and Beverly Hills, 90210, passed away on January 16 after suffering sudden cardiac arrest, according to a statement from his family’s spokesperson, Linda Brown. Emergency personnel found Gail unresponsive and attempted life-saving measures, including CPR and defibrillation. Despite their efforts, Gail was placed on life support for several days before being pronounced dead.
The family has stated that they have no reason to suspect a cause of death other than heart failure. The statement addresses the TMZ report suggesting a pending official cause of death, mentioning that toxicology reports are awaited. While no foul play is suspected, the possibility of a drug overdose has not been ruled out.
Gail’s death was initially announced by his sister, Katie Colmenares, in an Instagram post on January 20. She expressed her deep connection with her brother and the profound loss she feels.
David Gail began his onscreen acting career in 1990 with an episode of Growing Pains. He went on to make appearances in various episodic series and secured a recurring role in Beverly Hills, 90210. In 1999, he portrayed Dr. Joe Scanlon in the soap opera Port Charles, a role he played for over 200 episodes.
