Gil Gerard death: Actor known for ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ dies aged 82

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Link: Gil Gerard death: Actor known for ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’ dies aged 82 | The Independent

 

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Gil Gerard, the American actor best known for playing the title role in the science-fiction television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has died aged 82.

 

His wife, Janet, announced the death on Tuesday, writing that he had “lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer”.

 

“From the moment when we knew something was wrong to his death this morning was only days. No matter how many years I got to spend with him it would have never been enough. Hold the ones you have tightly and love them fiercely,” she wrote on Facebook.

 

She also shared on his own page a final statement from the actor himself, which he confirmed in the post he had asked her to share after his death.

 

“My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying,” his message, posted to his Facebook page, read.

 

“My journey has taken me from Arkansas to New York to Los Angeles, and finally, to my home in North Georgia with my amazing wife, Janet, of 18 years. It’s been a great ride, but inevitably one that comes to a close as mine has.

 

“Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos.”...

 

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The Blu-ray was on HKUD yesterday and I wondered what had happened to him since playing Buck. I loved the first season of that show!