\n\tDonald Gibb, known for playing the raucous fraternity bro Frederick Aloysius \u201cOgre\u201d Palowaski in the 1984 cult classic\u00a0Revenge of the Nerds, has died at the age of\u00a071.<\/p>\n
\n\tGibb\u2019s family confirmed his death in a statement to Rolling Stone. \u201cIt is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald Gibb \u2014 a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and actor. Donald loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his fans with all his heart,\u201d they wrote. \u201cKnown for his larger-than-life presence on screen and his kindness off screen, he brought joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories to countless people throughout his life and career.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tHis family continued, paying tribute to his \u201cstrength, generosity, and spirit\u201d that will be remembered by \u201cthose who had the privilege of knowing him personally and by the many fans whose lives he touched over the years.\u201d <\/p>\n
\n\tGibb\u2019s towering six-foot-four figure and knack for delivering the oft-repeated line of \u201cNerds!\u201d with full gusto, made him one of the most memorable characters from Jeff Kanew\u2019s Eighties comedy film. The actor would reprise the role of Ogre for 1987\u2019s\u00a0Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise and the TV film sequel\u00a0Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love in 1994.<\/p>\n
\n\tHe also co-starred with Jean-Claude Van Damme in the 1988 martial arts film Bloodsport as Ray Jackson, playing the wild counterpart to Van Damme\u2019s leveled Frank Dux. He returned for the movie\u2019s sequel, Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite, in 1996.<\/p>\n
\n\tBorn Aug. 4, 1954, in New York City, Gibb grew up in California and later attended the University of New Mexico on a basketball scholarship, before transferring to the University of San Diego, where he played football. He had a roster spot on the San Diego Chargers prior to pursuing acting, according to IMDB.<\/p>\n
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\n\tThroughout his career, Gibb featured in a host of films including Conan the Barbarian (1982), Meatballs Part II\u00a0(1984),\u00a0Jocks\u00a0(1986),\u00a0Magic Kid 2\u00a0(1994), and\u00a0Hancock\u00a0(2008). The actor also took on TV guest-starring roles and would appear in Magnum, P.I.\u00a0(1982),\u00a0MacGyver\u00a0(1991),\u00a0Cheers\u00a0(1992),\u00a0The X-Files\u00a0(1993), and\u00a0Seinfeld\u00a0(1995), among other shows. He also played\u00a0Leslie \u201cDr. Death\u201d Krunchner\u00a0on the HBO sitcom\u00a01st & Ten,\u00a0which went on for six seasons.\u00a0<\/p>\n