Gil Gerard has passed away. The news was shared by his wife on December 16. The American actor had recently been diagnosed with cancer. His illness progressed very quickly. He was best known for his role in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. His death has left fans and the industry heartbroken.
Gil Gerard was born in 1943. He rose to fame after Buck Rogers premiered in 1979. The show ran for 2 seasons and made him a familiar face on television. Over the years, he appeared in several other TV shows. These included Sidekicks, Nightingales, E.A.R.T.H. Force, and Days of Our Lives. He also worked in films like Space Captain and Callista, The Nice Guys, and Blood Fare.
His wife Janet Gerard confirmed the news on Facebook. She shared that Gil lost his battle with a rare and very aggressive form of cancer. She wrote that everything happened within just a few days. From the moment they realized something was wrong to his passing, there was very little time. She called him her soulmate and said no amount of time together would ever have been enough. She urged people to hold their loved ones close and love them deeply.
Gil also left behind a message that he wanted shared after his death. In his note, he reflected on his life with gratitude. He said his journey had been amazing. He spoke about the opportunities he had and the people he met along the way. He said the love he gave and received made his 82 years meaningful. He talked about moving from Arkansas to New York, then Los Angeles, and finally settling in North Georgia with Janet, his wife of 18 years. He called life a great ride and said it was now time for it to end. He encouraged people to spend time only on things that bring joy and love. He ended by saying he would see everyone somewhere in the cosmos.
Gil Gerard is survived by his son, Gilbert Gib Vincent Gerard. He shared his son with his former wife, actress Connie Sellecca.
