Posted on 08/03/2023 9:21:10 PM PDT by lowbridge
“Jaws 2” child actor Marc Gilpin has died. He was 56.
The actor was mostly known for playing Sean Brody, the young son of Roy Scheider’s Martin Brody, in the 1978 shark-infested sequel.
His sister and “Frasier” actress Peri Gilpin confirmed the news of his death on Tuesday to the Hollywood Reporter.
Marc suffered from glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, and died at his home in Dallas, Texas, on July 29.
Peri, known for playing Frasier’s producer Roz Doyle on the sitcom, also paid tribute to her brother and his wife, Kaki Gilpin, in an emotional Instagram post.
“Kaki and Marc took care of each other with kindness, strength, dignity and invaluable humor,” the 62-year-old wrote.
“When Marc became ill, Kaki and their boys surrounded Marc with love, hugs, and round the clock support and care. I just want to say how much I admire Kaki as a wife, mom, first grade teacher, sister and sister-in-law and undaunted caregiver,” Peri continued.
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I went to church with them. I don’t remember him. I remember Peri. Their mom died young, and she was sooo sweet. I really liked their mom. I’m thinking she died of cancer too.
Sad news.
Pattie died too? I did not know that.
She was my age, and in my Sunday School class. This is really sad news
Very sad. Prayers for his family.
I see some ignorant comments claiming / suggesting the cause of the cancer is the COVID-19 vaccine. His death is nothing but meat for the narrative.
If you watch it you will soon be cheering for the shark to eat those obnoxious teens.
Sad. RIP.
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