Revenge of the Nerds Actor Donald Gibb Dies
by Raechal Shewfelt
May 12, 2026


Actor Donald Gibb, who played Ogre in the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, has died. He was 71.

He died Tuesday at his Texas home, his son Travis told TMZ. He cited the cause of death as health complications, after struggling with ongoing health problems.

Loved ones told the outlet: "Donald loved the Lord and his family, friends and fans with all his heart." They said that he would be "deeply missed and forever remembered" and asked for prayers and privacy.




Gibb appeared in the 1984 film Revenge of the Nerds, as well as Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise in 1987 and 1994's Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love.

He also appeared in movies such as Conan the Barbarian in 1982, Bloodsport in 1988, U.S Marshals in 1998, and Hancock in 2008, as well as many TV shows.

The former football player's large stature was well suited for portraying hulking characters, such as Leslie "Dr. Death" Crunchner on HBO's "1st & Ten". He played the role from 1985 to 1991.

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