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Gil Gerard, star of ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,’ dead at 82.

Gil Gerard was an American actor, whose roles include that of Captain William “Buck” Rogers in the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.

On December 16, 2025, Gerard’s wife, Janet, announced on Facebook that he had died earlier that day following a “rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer”. He was 82.

A post on Gil’s Facebook account reads:
“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. … Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos.”