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When did Gil Gerard die, and how old was he?
Gerard was born Gilbert “Gil” Cyril Gerard on January 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He died on December 16, 2025, aged 82. His family’s funeral-home obituary and the Television Academy biography give the same death date; the Associated Press also reported his age as 82.
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What was the cause of Gil Gerard’s death?
The Associated Press reported that Gerard died in hospice from a rare, aggressive form of cancer, citing his manager, Tina Presley Borek. The reports did not name a specific cancer. The Los Angeles Times reported that his wife, Janet Gerard, described the illness as progressing from discovery to death in only days. That timeline is her account, not a medical record.
Why was Gil Gerard famous?
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century
Gerard became widely known as Captain William “Buck” Rogers in NBC’s Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, which ran for two seasons from 1979 to 1981. The series was based on a theatrical film, and the character had a history before Gerard’s television role: Buck Rogers originated in Philip Francis Nowlan’s 1928 serialized novella Armageddon 2419 A.D., later appearing in radio, film serials and television. The Associated Press recounts that franchise history in its obituary of Gerard.
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Other television and film work
Gerard’s career was not limited to science fiction. He played Dr. Alan Stewart on NBC’s The Doctors for more than 300 episodes from 1973 to 1976, according to the Los Angeles Times. Later credits included Sidekicks and The Nice Guys; the AP also notes his appearance in Hear No Evil. These are selected credits, not a complete filmography.
What was Gil Gerard’s final message?
After his death, Janet Gerard shared a prepared message from her husband. The Associated Press and Los Angeles Times reproduced his words: “Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos.” The same prepared message included: “My life has been an amazing journey.”
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What to know about Gerard beyond his best-known role
Before pursuing acting, Gerard worked as an industrial chemist on fuel oxidizers for rockets, according to his family’s obituary. He later earned a private pilot license and enjoyed attending conventions and meeting fans.
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