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Donald Gibb, 'Revenge of the Nerds' Actor, Dies at 71

Actor Donald Gibb, best known for his roles as Ogre in 'Revenge of the Nerds' and Ray Jackson in 'Bloodsport,' has died at the age of 71. Reports indicate he had been battling cancer.

13 May, 02:46 — 13 May, 17:50
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forbes16h ago

Donald Gibb, Ogre From ‘Revenge Of The Nerds,’ Dies At 71 - Forbes

Donald Gibb, Ogre From ‘Revenge Of The Nerds,’ Dies At 71  Forbes

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varietyMostly Factual16h ago

Donald Gibb, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’ Actor, Dies at 71

Donald Gibb, an American actor who appeared in cult classics like “Revenge of the Nerds” and “Bloodsport,” has died, according to TMZ. He was 71. Gibb’s son, Travis, confirmed to the outlet that his father died from health complications on Tuesday in his Texas home. Gibb was probably best known for playing the hulking, simple-minded […]

By Jack Dunn

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual14h ago

Donald Gibb, Actor in ‘Revenge of the Nerds,’ ‘Bloodsport,’ Dies at 71

Gibb was best known for playing the not-so-bright jock Frederick “Ogre” Palowaski in three 'Revenge of the Nerds' films.

By Abid Rahman

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual14h ago

Donald Gibb, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Bloodsport’ Actor, Dead at 71

Gibb was best known for his memorable turn as the towering "Ogre" in the beloved Eighties cult classic film

By Charisma Madarang

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deadlineMostly Factual16h ago

Donald Gibb Dies: ‘Revenge Of The Nerds’ Actor Was 71

Donald Gibb, best known for playing the “Ogre” in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, has died. He was 71. The actor’s son, Travis, shared with TMZ that his father had died on Tuesday evening “due to health complications.” Travis said that his dad died in his Texas home and “was surrounded by family who […]

By Armando Tinoco

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tmzMixed1h ago

'Revenge of the Nerds' Star Donald Gibb Battled Cancer Before Death

Donald Gibb battled throat cancer and suffered a heart attack in the weeks leading up to his death last night ... TMZ has learned. Donald's son, Travis, tells TMZ ... his dad -- best known for playing the lovable brute "Ogre" in the "Revenge of the…

By TMZ Staff

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