Gil Gerard, famous for playing the on-screen hero Buck Rogers, died on December 16, 2025. He was 82. His wife, Janet Gerard, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement written by her late husband that she shared via Facebook.
“If you are reading this, then Janet has posted it as I asked her to,” Gerard wrote in his final words. “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.”
Gerard concluded that his life had “been a great ride, but inevitably one that comes to a close as mine has.” The late actor’s final words of advice to fans were, “Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t thrill you or bring you love. See you out somewhere in the cosmos.”
Gil Gerard has died at 82.
Can’t tell you how much I loved ‘Buck Rogers in the 25th Century’. Gil was one of the coolest guys in space, and watching Buck is a cherished childhood memory, Erin and Pamela also helped. “Biddy Biddy Biddy, RIP Gil.’pic.twitter.com/e2RXC3ynPj— The Sting (@TheStingisBack) December 17, 2025
News47.us is remembering Gerard’s life and career below.
Before moving to the big cities New York City and Los Angeles to pursue his acting career, Gerard was born and raised in Little Rock, Arkansas.
After dropping out of college at the University of Central Arkansas, Gerard moved to New York City and worked as a cab driver to pay his bills.
