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'Loveable brute' 80s actor who appeared with Arnie dies - months after co-star

Donald Gibb was a staple in the Revenge of the Nerds series, having starred in several instalments of the film franchise as well as Conan the Barbarian, Stripes and Any Which Way You Can

[Donald Gibb]

Revenge of the Nerds legend Donald Gibb has passed away at the age of 71(Image: Getty Images)

A star of the Revenge of the Nerds film series of films has died at the age of 71.

Actor Donald Gibb's death was confirmed by his son Travis, who revealed that his father had died on Tuesday evening (May 12). The cause of death is believed to have been a result of complex health complications.

Following the announcement of his death, several of Donald's co-stars have taken to social media to pay tribute to him and offer their condolences. His death comes just three months after his co-star Robert Carradine took his own life in another shock passing.

[Donald Gibb]

Donald's passing was confirmed by his son on Tuesday evening(Image: Getty Images)

Travis told TMZ that darling dad Donald had died in his Texas home surrounded by his loved ones. Donald's kids, who were also present at the time of his death and were "heartbroken."

He also went on to say that Donald's death was something that had been prepared for. This was due to the fact that he had been suffering from chronic health issues for quite some time when he passed.

Travis also highlighted Donald's devotion to Christianity, his family and friends and even his fans, who have been left devastated at the news. He ended the statement by asking for privacy for the family to grieve their loss in a respectful way, adding that he will be "deeply missed and forever remembered".

[Donald Gibb]

He shot to fame as the loveable brute Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds

Donald Gibb first made his debut on screen back in 1980 when he worked alongside Clint Eastwood in Any Which Way You Can. In the following years, he would also end up starring in other major classics, including Stripes with actor Bill Murray.

Some of his other acting credits included Conan the Barbarian, working with hunk Arnold Schwarzenegger but his roles in the early days of his career were uncredited.

It was not until he starred in the Revenge of the Nerds series as Ogre that Donald shot to international fame. Joining his fellow frat brothers to tear up the nerds at Adams College, he became the loveable brute of the franchise.

[Donald Gibb]

His family have said that he will always be remembered following his tragic death

In later years, Donald reportedly clashed with production over certain scenes and character development in the second film. However, he would end up starring in three out of four Revenge of the Nerds films the most recent coming in 1994.

Gibb's sudden death comes just three months on from the sudden passing of long-time co-star Robert Carradine back in February. Also aged 71, it was ruled that Robert had taken his own life following a life long battle with bipolar disorder.

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