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3 days ago
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- See - Sada Elbalad
"Chucky" Actor Ed Gale Dies at 61
Yara Sameh Ed Gale, best known for playing Chucky, a doll possessed by a serial killer in Child's Play and other infamous 1980s movie characters, has died in Los Angeles. He was 61. His niece Kayse Gale wrote on Facebook, '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. Ed hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back. 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. '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 legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners. Ed's favorite role was that of the 'fun uncle.' His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces. 'Ed loved 7 eleven hotdogs with disgusting amounts of ketchup. He enjoyed reminiscing about his glory days DJing at the Plainwell roller rink. He hated Bill Maher for no good reason. He delighted in the slow build up of telling a good story, and cheating at cribbage. He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed. Rest in love you cranky bastard,' she concluded. Gale went on to wear the devilish doll suit in 'Child's Play 2' and 'Bride of Chucky,' costumed as the possessed doll with the soul of a serial killer. In the TV series 'Land of the Lost,' Gale played the dinosaur Tasha. He had a brief appearance on 'My Name Is Earl' as a carnival performer, and he had a supporting role in the Matthew McConaughey film 'Tiptoes,' which revolved around a family of little people. His other appearances include 'Oh Brother, 'Where Art Thou,' 'Baywatch,' '3rd Rock From the Sun,' 'Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey' and 'Friday the 13th: The Series." Gale was also a familiar face at fan conventions and personal appearances for his films. Born in Plainwell, Mich., he moved to Los Angeles to become an actor and appeared in more than 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials. read more New Tourism Route To Launch in Old Cairo Ahmed El Sakka-Led Play 'Sayidati Al Jamila' to Be Staged in KSA on Dec. 6 Mandy Moore Joins Season 2 of "Dr. Death" Anthology Series Don't Miss These Movies at 44th Cairo Int'l Film Festival Today Amr Diab to Headline KSA's MDLBEAST Soundstorm 2022 Festival Arts & Culture Mai Omar Stuns in Latest Instagram Photos Arts & Culture "The Flash" to End with Season 9 Arts & Culture Ministry of Culture Organizes four day Children's Film Festival Arts & Culture Canadian PM wishes Muslims Eid-al-Adha News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies News Flights suspended at Port Sudan Airport after Drone Attacks
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What Happened to Ed Gale? Chucky Actor Passes Away
Ed Gale, the actor known for bringing Chucky to life in Child's Play and wearing the iconic suit in Howard the Duck, has died at the age of 61. News of his death surfaced recently, following confirmation from his family. Gale made a lasting impact on cult cinema and remained a beloved figure at fan conventions for decades. Here's what we know so far about Ed Gale's death. Ed Gale, the actor behind iconic roles like Chucky in Child's Play and the title character in Howard the Duck, has died at age 61. His niece, Kayse Gale, confirmed the news on Facebook, stating that Gale passed away on May 27, 2025, in Los Angeles. They have not disclosed the cause of death. Gale began his career in Hollywood with Howard the Duck (1986), performing in the full-body suit while Chip Zien provided the voice. 'Yes, I was in the suit every day for nearly 10 months. I was the only actor who played the role of Howard The Duck,' Gale said in a 2018 interview with Rediscover The 80s. He gained further recognition for portraying the evil doll Chucky in the 1988 film Child's Play and its sequels Child's Play 2 and Bride of Chucky. Gale continued to appear in cult classics such as Spaceballs, Chopper Chicks in Zombietown, and Mom and Dad Save the World. His television appearances included Baywatch, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Land of the Lost, and My Name Is Earl. Born on August 23, 1963, in Plainwell, Michigan, Gale moved to California at age 20 with only $41. He went on to appear in more than 130 films, TV shows, and commercials. His film credits also include The Little Rascals, Unstrung Heroes, O Brother, Where Art Thou?, Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey, and Wes Craven's New Nightmare. 'He delighted in the slow build up of telling a good story, and cheating at cribbage. He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed. Rest in love you cranky bastard,' Kayse Gale wrote. Gale was also a frequent guest at fan conventions across the country. The post What Happened to Ed Gale? Chucky Actor Passes Away appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
NBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Ed Gale, actor who played Chucky in 'Child's Play,' dies at 61
Ed Gale, the stunt actor who physically played the killer doll Chucky in the first two "Child's Play" movies and "Bride of Chucky," has died, his family announced. He was 61. "Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife," Kayse Gale, his niece, said in a Facebook post Tuesday. Gale was hospitalized a few days before his death and was having difficulty breathing, Cindy Osbrink, his representative, told NBC News on Wednesday. He was being moved into hospice care when he died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles. One of Gale's closest friends traveled from the East Coast to meet with him one more time before his death. "I think he was waiting for the friend," Osbrink said. Born in Plainwell, Michigan, in 1963, Gale went to California when he was 20 "with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back," his niece wrote. Gale made his acting debut as one of multiple actors to physically play Howard T. Duck in the 1986 sci-fi comedy "Howard the Duck," followed by another role in sci-fi spoof "Spaceballs" in 1987. In 1988, Gale first physically portrayed Chuck in "Child's Play," then took the stunt role again for the 1990 sequel, "Child's Play 2." He continued with the franchise in the 1998 film "Bride of Chucky." Actor Brad Dourif has voiced the character since its debut. Gale appeared in more than 130 movies, television shows and commercials at the time of his death, according to his niece's post. He was credited with roles in "Chopper Chicks in Zombietown" (1989), "The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle" (2000) and most recently credited for "Pandemonic" in 2020. "With this wide ranging body of work, he leaves behind a legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners," Gale's niece wrote.
USA Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Ed Gale, known for playing frightful doll Chucky and 'Howard the Duck,' dies at 61
Ed Gale, known for playing frightful doll Chucky and 'Howard the Duck,' dies at 61 Ed Gale, an actor and stuntman best known for frightening audiences as the possessed doll Chucky, has died. He was 61. Gale's rep, Angela Strange, confirmed his death to USA TODAY May 28, but did not specify a cause. Born with dwarfism, Gale stood at 3 feet 4 inches tall, a fact that was often played up for his starring roles. Whether as the affable, ultraintelligent duck from a far-off planet in "Howard the Duck," or the iconic horror doll Chucky, Gale was known for delivering a full-body performance. Cementing his place in Hollywood in the 1980s, Gale appeared in 1988's "Child's Play," returning for the 1990 sequel "Child's Play 2" and later "Bride of Chucky." His turn about Tinseltown reached its height before the year 2000, with roles in "Mom and Dad Save the World," "The Little Rascals" and "New Nightmare." No stranger to a guest spot, Gale appeared on popular shows like "Weird Science" and "Family Matters," later stretching his fame into the 2010s with roles in "The Amateur Monster Movie" and "Mikeyboy." "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," his niece, Kayse Gale, wrote in a Facebook post May 27. "Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife. "Ed hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked back," she wrote. "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… Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever." Gale "appeared in over 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials," his niece wrote. "With this wide-ranging body of work, he leaves behind (a) legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners," she continued, adding that throughout all the fame his favorite role remained 'fun uncle' and he loved to share the "magic of Hollywood" with his nieces. "Ed loved 7-Eleven hot dogs with disgusting amounts of ketchup. He enjoyed reminiscing about his glory days, DJing at the Plainwell roller rink. He hated Bill Maher for no good reason. He delighted in the slow build-up of telling a good story, and cheating at cribbage. He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed," the statement finished.
India Today
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- 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.
