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Chucky Voice Actor Ed Gale Dies Amid Controversy

5/28/2025

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Actor Ed Gale, the voice behind Chucky in the "Child's Play" series, has passed away at 61 in hospice care in Los Angeles. His niece fondly remembered him as a "fun uncle" on Facebook. Gale, who also appeared in "Howard the Duck," faced scrutiny amid an investigation for alleged solicitation of minors, casting a shadow over his legacy.

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Actor Ed Gale, the voice behind Chucky in the "Child's Play" series, has passed away at 61 in hospice care in Los Angeles. His niece fondly remembered him as a "fun uncle" on Facebook. Gale, who also appeared in "Howard the Duck," faced scrutiny amid an investigation for alleged solicitation of minors, casting a shadow over his legacy.