Gerard became a television icon for his character Buck Rogers. Get to know the late actor, who died in December 2025.

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, the star of 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century' who battled cancer, died December 16, 2025 at age 82.

Early life Gerard was born on January 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Arkansas, as the youngest of three sons [2] to a college instructor mother and a salesman father. [3] In 1960, he attended a …

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, star of 'Buck Rogers and the 25th Century,' has died at 82 after a cancer diagnosis.

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, the actor best known for his turn as the wisecracking hero of the 1979-81 NBC series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, died Tuesday at 82.

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, known for his role as Buck Rogers, has died at 82 Gil Gerard, who played television's hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise …

Dec 17, 2025 · Gil Gerard, known for his role as Buck Rogers, has died at 82. His manager, Tina Presley Borek, said he died Tuesday in hospice care as a result of a rare cancer.

Dec 17, 2025 · Actor Gil Gerard, who played Capt. William "Buck" Rogers on the TV show 'Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,' left a note following his death at 82.

Gilbert "Gil" Gerard was born on January 23, 1943 in Little Rock, Arkansas, and did a good deal of acting in high school. He attended the University of Arkansas but dropped out before …

Dec 17, 2025 · On Dec. 16, Gil Gerard died at age 82. He is survived by his wife, Janet Gerard, and his son, Gib Gerard. Here is everything to know about the 'Buck Rogers' star's family.