Gil Gerard, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Star, Dies at 82: 'See You Out Somewhere in the Cosmos' [View all]

Earlier DU thread: Gil Gerard died.

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Source: People

Gil Gerard, Buck Rogers in the 25th Century Star, Dies at 82: 'See You Out Somewhere in the Cosmos'

The actor, who played the sci-fi hero for two seasons on NBC from 1979 to 1981, died following a battle with cancer, his wife Janet announced

By Brenton Blanchet Published on December 17, 2025 11:09AM EST

Gil Gerard, the star of NBC's sci-fi series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, has died. He was 82.

Gerard's wife of 18 years, Janet Gerard, announced the news on Tuesday, Dec. 16 via Facebook, revealing that her husband died that morning, having "lost his fight with a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer."

Before he died in hospice care, the actor left a message with Janet, which she later posted on his official Facebook page.

"If you are reading this, then Janet has posted it as I asked her to," the note began. "My life has been an amazing journey. The opportunities I’ve had, the people I’ve met and the love I have given and received have made my 82 years on the planet deeply satisfying. My journey has taken me from Arkansas to New York to Los Angeles, and finally, to my home in North Georgia with my amazing wife, Janet, of 18 years."

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