- Donald Gibb, the actor best known for his role as the campus bully Ogre in the 1980s film Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of 71.
- His son, Travis, confirmed that Gibb passed away on Tuesday, 12 May, at his Texas home from ongoing health complications, surrounded by his family and loved ones.
- The 6 ft 4 inch New York-born actor was frequently cast in roles requiring a formidable physique, including parts in Conan the Barbarian, Bloodsport alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme, and US Marshals.
- Gibb reprised his iconic Ogre role in two Revenge of the Nerds sequels, Nerds in Paradise and Nerds in Love.
- Last year, Gibb revealed that the enduring fandom for Revenge of the Nerds helped him overcome depression after a divorce, stating that his fans “saved my life”.
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