Overview
- Janet Gerard announced his death on Facebook on Tuesday morning, calling the disease “a rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer.”
- He died in hospice care with his wife by his side after the illness progressed within days of the first signs something was wrong.
- A posthumous message he prepared was posted to his Facebook page, reflecting on an “amazing journey” and urging people to focus on love and what thrills them.
- Gerard was best known for playing Buck Rogers, debuting in a 1979 theatrical pilot that led to an NBC series running for two seasons through 1981.
- He is survived by his wife, Janet, and his son, Gib, as fans and groups including Dragon Con paid tribute to his legacy in science‑fiction fandom.