Ed Gale, who performed Chucky within the “Child’s Play” movie collection, has died. He was 61.
A supply advised TMZ that Gale handed away Tuesday in hospice in Los Angeles.
Gale’s niece, Kayse Gale, confirmed his demise in a heartfelt tribute on Fb.
“It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle,” Kayse wrote. “Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.”
Kayse regarded again on Ed’s profession in Hollywood that included over 130 films, TV reveals and commercials, writing, “With this wide ranging body of work, he leaves behind legacy full of questionable lighting and amazing one-liners.”
The tribute continued, “Ed’s favorite role was that of the ‘fun uncle.’ His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces.”
“He had one hell of a laugh, and he will be missed,” Kayse additionally wrote. “Rest in love you cranky bastard.”
Ed was born with dwarfism. He grew up up in Plainwell, Michigan.
In 1986, Ed made his movie debut because the title function within the movie “Howard the Duck.”
Two years later, Ed performed Chucky in 1988’s “Child’s Play,” the very first movie within the well-liked horror franchise. The film was directed by Tom Holland and likewise starred Chris Sarandon, Alex Vincent, Dinah Manoff and Tommy Swerdlow.
Ed performed the serial killer doll once more in 1990’s “Child’s Play 2” and 1998’s “Bride of Chucky.”
He was additionally within the movies “Spaceballs,” “The Jungle Book” and “Tiptoes.”
On tv, Ed starred within the ’90s youngsters’s present “Land of the Lost.” He additionally appeared in episodes of “Weird Science,” “Family Matters,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” and “My Name Is Earl.”
In 2023, Ed grew to become underneath investigation by the Los Angeles Police Division for
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