Buck Rogers star Gil Gerard dies at 82 due to cancer

Updated On: 18 December, 2025 08:39 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent

Gil Gerard, best known for playing Captain William Buck Rogers in Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has died at 82 after a brief battle with a rare cancer, his wife Janet confirmed, prompting tributes from fans and the industry

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Veteran American actor Gil Gerard, best known for his iconic role as Captain William “Buck” Rogers in the cult 1979 sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has passed away at the age of 82. The news was confirmed by his wife, Janet, who shared a heartfelt message revealing that Gerard died after a brief battle with a rare and aggressive form of cancer, leaving fans and the entertainment industry mourning the loss of a beloved star.

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As confirmed by Gerard`s wife, Janet, in a Facebook post, the actor died on Tuesday after a battle with cancer. “Early this morning Gil — my soulmate — lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer. 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 never been enough. Hold the ones you have tightly and love them fiercely,” Janet wrote in the post.

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