Gil Gerard Death News: ‘Buck Rogers’ star Gil Gerard passes away at 82 from cancer, leaves final statement before his demise: ‘My life has been an amazing journey’ | – The Times of India

Gil Gerard, the esteemed actor best known for bringing Buck Rogers to life, died peacefully at 82 years old, according to his wife, who revealed he was surrounded by loved ones in a hospice. After a valiant battle with cancer, Gerard’s final thoughts resonated with gratitude for a life well-lived, urging all to celebrate each moment and seek out happiness.

Veteran star Gil Gerard passed away on the morning of December 17 at the age of 82. He was best known for his role in the 1979–81 series ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.’ His wife shared an online social media post about him, announcing the actor’s passing.She shared in her post that, “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 ever been enough. Hold the ones you have tightly and love them fiercely.” She further revealed that the actor had passed away while receiving care at a hospice centre for his cancer.

Janet Gerard shares remarks from her husband, Gil GerardJanet Gerard also shared a few remarks from the actor himself in her social media post, leaving fans of the star emotional. The statement shared by the actor read, “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. 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.”He also gave netizens advice in his last post, and cited that none should spend and waste any time on things that they do not enjoy doing. “See you out somewhere in the cosmos,” he concluded.

About Gil Gerard

The actor debuted in the film industry in 1971 in the film ‘Some of My Best Friends Are…’, where he played the role of Scott. Some of his other films include, but are not limited to ‘Mom, Can I Keep Her?,’ ‘Fugitive Mind’, ‘Psycho Hillbilly Cabin Massacre!’, ‘The Nice Guys’, and many others. Some of his most popular TV shows include, ‘Little House on the Prairie’, ‘Not Just Another Affair’, ‘International Airport’, ‘Days of Our Lives’, ‘Transformers: Robots in Disguise,’ and many others.