‘Chucky’ Actor
Ed Gale Lifeless at 61
Revealed
Ed Gale — the actor who performed the horror icon Chucky in among the “Child’s Play” movies — has died at 61, TMZ has confirmed.
A supply who was with Ed when he handed tells TMZ he died Tuesday in hospice in L.A.
Ed’s niece Kayse Gale paid tribute to her “fun uncle” in a heartfelt Fb submit, saying he’s “taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.” His reason behind demise was not revealed.
She mirrored on his wild journey to fame — hitching a trip to California at 20 with simply $41 in his pocket … to starring in additional than 130 motion pictures, TV exhibits, and commercials
Ed starred in cult hits like “Howard the Duck” and “Chopper Chicks in Zombietown” — however he’s finest identified for bringing Chucky to life within the authentic “Child’s Play” and two different movies within the killer doll franchise. He additionally starred in “Bones,” “Spaceballs” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”
Ed was additionally dealing with severe controversy lately — on the time of his demise, he was nonetheless underneath investigation for allegedly attempting to solicit intercourse from a number of minors.
He was 61.