Overview
- His son, Travis, confirmed to TMZ Tuesday that Gibb died at his Texas home after health complications while surrounded by loved ones.
- The family has not disclosed a specific medical cause and said his passing was not sudden after ongoing health issues.
- Gibb became a cult favorite as Frederick “Ogre” Palowaski in the 1984 comedy Revenge of the Nerds and returned in the 1987 sequel and a 1994 TV movie.
- He broadened his fan base with Ray Jackson in 1988’s Bloodsport opposite Jean‑Claude Van Damme and logged dozens of film and TV credits, including Hancock, U.S. Marshals, 1st & Ten, Seinfeld, and The X‑Files.
- Tributes from fans and colleagues are spreading on social media as the family asks for prayers and privacy during their grief.