Gil Gerard Dies at 82: A Legendary Actor's Life and Legacy Remembered
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Beloved actor Gil Gerard, best known for his starring role in the 1979 NBC sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has passed away at the age of 82. Gerard's wife, Janet Gerard, confirmed the news on Facebook, sharing a heartfelt tribute to her late husband. According to Janet, Gil lost his battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer just days after they learned of his diagnosis. Gil Gerard's life was marked by a long and storied career in Hollywood, as well as five marriages and a son, Gilbert Vincent Gerard, also known as Gib. Born in 1946, Gerard began his acting career in the 1960s, eventually landing his breakout role as Buck Rogers. The show's cancellation in the early 1980s marked a turning point in Gerard's life, as he struggled with addiction and personal issues. Gerard's marriage to model and actress Connie Sellecca in 1979 produced a son, Gib, who is now an actor and producer in his own right. The couple's marriage ended in divorce in 1987, following a bitter custody battle. In the years that followed, Gerard married interior designer Bobi Leonard, but the union was short-lived, lasting only a year. In a statement, Janet Gerard urged fans to hold their loved ones tightly and love them fiercely, a poignant reminder of the importance of family and relationships. As news of Gerard's passing spreads, fans and colleagues alike are taking to social media to pay tribute to the beloved actor's life and legacy.
