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

5/13/2026

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Donald Gibb Dies

Donald Gibb died at age 71 on May 12, 2026, in Texas.
His son Travis told TMZ Gibb died surrounded after health complications, leading fans to post tributes praising timing and kindness.
He was best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Jackson in Bloodsport (1988), appearing in Hancock and A-Team.
His death follows the February 2026 passing of Nerds star Robert Carradine, also aged 71.

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Donald Gibb Dies

Donald Richard Gibb’s professional football career with the San Diego Chargers ended after an automobile accident.
He attended the University of New Mexico and the University of San Diego, excelling in basketball and football.
After acting, Gibb became the spokesman for Chicago’s Trader Todd’s bar and helped launch its “Ogre beer.”
His family said he “loved the Lord” and asked fans for prayers following his passing.

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Donald Gibb Career

His final on-screen appearance was a supporting role in Justin Kuhn’s boxing thriller “Hands,” released shortly before his death.
He voiced characters in several video games, including “Rage,” “Mafia II,” and “Alter Echo.”
His film debut came as a henchman in Clint Eastwood’s 1980 comedy “Any Which Way You Can.”
He recorded a small part for the unreleased B-horror film “Burlesque Ghost Hunters,” which never reached theaters.

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Donald Gibb Red-Carpet

Donald Gibb walked the red carpet at the July 11, 2012 ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, highlighting his link to sports-themed entertainment.
Photographer Michael Tran of FilmMagic captured Gibb’s ESPY red-carpet appearance.
Gibb reprised his Ogre role in the 1987 sequel Revenge of the Nerds II and again in the 1994 film Revenge of the Nerds IV.
He did not appear in the 1992 television movie Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation.

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Donald Gibb Dies

Donald Gibb died at age 71 on May 12, 2026, in Texas.
His son Travis told TMZ Gibb died surrounded after health complications, leading fans to post tributes praising timing and kindness.
He was best known as Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and Ray Jackson in Bloodsport (1988), appearing in Hancock and A-Team.
His death follows the February 2026 passing of Nerds star Robert Carradine, also aged 71.

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