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Actor Donald Gibb, who played the character Ogre in several films in the “Revenge of the Nerds” franchise, has died.He was 71 years old.“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Gibb, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor. Donald loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his fans with all his heart,” his family said in a statement. Gibb died at his Texas home after several months of physical ailments, according to reports.Gibb’s towering 6-foot-4 frame made him a memorable on-screen character. His imposing appearance found its perfect place in comedies, specifically in the role of Ogre in the films “Revenge of the Nerds,” “Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise” and “Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love,” the latter produced directly for television.Gibb is also remembered for his role in the 1988 action film “Bloodsport,” starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Gibb was also a frequent guest actor on television, with appearances in “MacGyver,” “The X-Files,” “Cheers,” and “The A-Team,” among others.Gibb is the second star from the “Revenge of the Nerds” franchise to die in 2026, as Robert Carradine, the lead actor in the films, passed away in February.
Actor Donald Gibb, who played the character Ogre in several films in the “Revenge of the Nerds” franchise, has died.
He was 71 years old.
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“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Donald Gibb, a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor. Donald loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his fans with all his heart,” his family said in a statement.
Gibb died at his Texas home after several months of physical ailments, according to reports.
Gibb’s towering 6-foot-4 frame made him a memorable on-screen character.
His imposing appearance found its perfect place in comedies, specifically in the role of Ogre in the films “Revenge of the Nerds,” “Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise” and “Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love,” the latter produced directly for television.
Gibb is also remembered for his role in the 1988 action film “Bloodsport,” starring Jean-Claude Van Damme. Gibb was also a frequent guest actor on television, with appearances in “MacGyver,” “The X-Files,” “Cheers,” and “The A-Team,” among others.
Gibb is the second star from the “Revenge of the Nerds” franchise to die in 2026, as Robert Carradine, the lead actor in the films, passed away in February.
