Posted on 05/12/2026 11:05:04 PM PDT by lowbridge
Donald Gibb -- best known for playing the lovable brute "Ogre" in the "Revenge of the Nerds" franchise -- has died ... TMZ has learned.
Gibbs' son, Travis, tells TMZ ... Donald passed Tuesday evening due to health complications. He says he died at his home in Texas, where he was surrounded by family, including his kids, who loved him deeply.
We're told his death was not sudden, as Donald had been battling ongoing health issues.
Travis and his family tells us ... Donald loved the Lord and his family, friends and fans with all his heart, and they ask for prayers and privacy during this difficult time. They add that their father will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
Donald became a cult icon in the 1980s thanks to his role as the intimidating --but oddly endearing -- fraternity brother in "Revenge of the Nerds" as well as its sequels. His towering presence and comedic timing made "Ogre" one of the most memorable characters in the franchise.
(Excerpt) Read more at tmz.com ...
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Rest In Peace, Donald Gibb.
I remember him from that HBO show First And Ten. One of those actors you instantly recognize even if you don’t know their name.
I saw him in Kickboxer as Van Dammes buddy in kumite
Sorry, it was in Bloodsport, not Kickboxer
RIP!!!
I ran across this comment on a Facebook page:
“RIP Donald.
I had no idea he was battling throat cancer until he was telling me about it when I met him last year. But he was still in good spirits and he was really nice and really cool. I’m glad I got to spend a little time with him. I’m gonna miss him.”
There was a photo of the guy who posted it with Donald Gibb, so it’s probably credible.
In 91 I was at an LA supermarket in Redondo Beach, my girlfriend elbowed me pointing him out, the guy was huge.
RIP Ogre.
RIP Ogre
I didn’t realize that he was that old ... (suddenly remembering my old age ... and impending mortality ...)
Great writing there, TMZ.
I didn’t put those two characters together until just now! Thank you.
RIP. From a time when movies could be made without homo characters.
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