TV star Gil Gerard dies after battling cancer at 82
What's the story
Gil Gerard, the beloved star of the early-'80s TV series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has passed away at 82. His wife, Janet Gerard, confirmed the news on Facebook on Wednesday. "Early this morning Gil - my soulmate - lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer," she wrote.
Emotional tribute
'No matter how many years I got to spend...'
Janet's statement read, "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 ever been enough. Hold the ones you have tightly and love them fiercely." She also shared a couple of pictures of the actor.
Career highlights
Gerard's career and legacy in 'Buck Rogers's series
Gerard was best known for his role as Captain William "Buck" Rogers in the NBC series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century. The show, produced by Glen A. Larson, aired for two seasons and was preceded by a theatrical film released in 1979 that served as the series' pilot. Following this, Gerard starred in CBS's E.A.R.T.H. Force (1990) and for a little while on Days of Our Lives in 1997. More recently, he acted in The Nice Guys.