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

Family members cited health complications, requesting privacy.

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.