Ed Gale, The Chucky Actor In Child's Play, Dies At 61
Veteran Hollywood actor Ed Gale, known for playing Chucky, the murderous doll in Child's Play and two other films in the series, has passed away. Gale's family confirmed the news on social media, with his niece, Kayse Gale, writing, 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale. Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife."
Kayse, while addressing the passing of her uncle, refrained from specifying the cause of his death. In her note, Kayse reflected on his career, sharing how the late actor came to California at the age of 20 with only $41 and a dream. 'He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever," she continued.
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Time of India
3 days ago
- Time of India
‘Howard the Duck' actor Ed Gale known for playing 'Chucky' passes away aged 61
Actor Ed Gale, who was well known for playing the role of the famous horror character Chucky in the film 'Child's Play', left for his heavenly abode at the age of 61. The actor passed away on May 27, as confirmed by his niece. 'Chucky' and 'Howard The Duck' actor Ed Gale passes away Ed Gale passed away on May 27 recently as confirmed by an online social media post made by the actor's niece, Kayse Gale. In her post she shared that 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ede, who has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.' She penned down a heartfelt letter online to pay tribute to her uncle. She continued in the letter, sharing that 'Over the course of his career he appeared in over 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials. With this wide-ranging body of work, he leaves behind a legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners.' She also talked about all the things that her uncle used to love, including '7-Eleven hotdogs with disgusting amounts of ketchup' and 'reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink'. Complications with health According to a report from NBC, the actor had been admitted to the hospital a few days prior to his untimely demise. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Neuropathie & Zenuwpijn? Doe dit voor snelle verlichting (Bekijk nu!) NerveSerenity Undo His representative Cindy Osbrink had also shared that afterwards, the actor was finally shifted to a hospice care facility where he lived out his final days in Los Angeles. She also shared that a close friend of Gale had travelled all the way to Los Angeles in order to meet with him one last time. She also added that 'I think he was waiting for the friend.' More about Ed Gale's legacy Ed Gale leaves behind a long legacy of over 130+ films where the actor features in all kinds of unique and diverse roles. Gale was mostly well known for his role as Chucky in 'Child's Play', 'Howard the Duck', 'Spaceballs', and 'Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town'. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
News18
5 days ago
- News18
Ed Gale, The Chucky Actor In Child's Play, Dies At 61
Veteran Hollywood actor Ed Gale, known for playing Chucky, the murderous doll in Child's Play and two other films in the series, has passed away. Gale's family confirmed the news on social media, with his niece, Kayse Gale, writing, 'It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale. Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife." Kayse, while addressing the passing of her uncle, refrained from specifying the cause of his death. In her note, Kayse reflected on his career, sharing how the late actor came to California at the age of 20 with only $41 and a dream. 'He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever," she continued.
India Today
5 days ago
- India Today
‘Child's Play' actor Ed Gale dies at 61
Ed Gale, the actor who played the murderous doll Chucky in the early Child's Play movies, died at the age of reports that Gale passed away on Tuesday under hospice care in Los niece, Kayse, announced his sudden death in a touching Facebook post. "It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin that we announce the sudden death of our uncle," she said. Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife." She said he was a "fun uncle" with a distinctive laugh and a love of sharing Hollywood magic with Hollywood LegacyAs reported New York Post, born with dwarfism, Gale lived in Plainwell, Michigan, and developed a busy Hollywood career, playing roles in more than 130 movies, TV programs, and commercials. He began his film career in 1986, playing the title role in Howard the Duck. Two years later, he became well-known for physically acting out Chucky in the 1988 horror film Child's Play, directed by Tom Holland. He reprised the character in Child's Play 2 (1990) and Bride of Chucky (1998).Outside of Child's Play, Gale appeared in other films like Spaceballs, The Jungle Book, and Tiptoes. For television, he made guest appearances in hits like Land of the Lost, Family Matters, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, and My Name Is in Later YearsIn 2023, Gale was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department following purportedly admitting to a civilian sting group, Creep Catchers Unit, that he attempted to solicit sex from children. Though his devices were taken during a police visit, he was never officially charged and was still under investigation when he fans and family members look back at him as a participant in the entertainment world and a lively presence on- and off-screen.
