Donald Gibb Dies at 71 After Health Complications in Texas
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Updated · Forbes · May 12
Donald Gibb Dies at 71 After Health Complications in Texas
8 articles · Updated · Forbes · May 12
Donald Gibb, the actor best known for playing Ogre in 1984 campus comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," died Tuesday in Texas at 71, his son Travis told TMZ.
Health complications caused his death, according to the report, though no further details were immediately provided.
Gibb’s Ogre was the hulking football player who tormented the film’s freshman "nerds," making him one of the movie’s most recognizable characters.
He later reprised the role in 1987’s "Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise" and 1994’s "Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love," but not the 1992 TV sequel.
Donald Gibb was more than Ogre. Which of his forgotten roles best showcased his true acting talent?
With its stars passing, how does the controversial legacy of 'Revenge of the Nerds' hold up today?
How did on-set animosity between the movie's 'nerds' and 'jocks' actors transform into genuine friendship?