Ed Gale, ‘Chucky’ and ‘Howard the Duck’ Actor, Dies at 61

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Ed Gale, famously recognized as the actor behind Chucky, the murderous doll from the ‘Child’s Play’ series, and other iconic character roles from the 1980s, has passed away at the age of 61.

Kayse Gale, Gale’s niece, posted on Facebook about the death of her uncle, who stood at approximately 3 feet, 4 inches tall, that occurred on May 27 in Los Angeles. She did not disclose the reason for his passing.

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Kayse Gale shared news of her uncle’s death on Facebook, which took place on May 27 in Los Angeles, without revealing the cause. He was about 3 feet, 4 inches tall.

With a heavy heart and a surprisingly unburdened casket, we regretfully inform you of our uncle, Ed Gale’s unexpected demise. Ed Gale has now closed the final curtain in his life’s performance and is starring in the afterlife. At the age of twenty, Ed embarked on a journey to California with $41 and a dream, a journey he continued without pause,” she penned down.

Throughout his professional journey, he starred in more than 130 films, television programs, and advertisements. This extensive collection of roles ensures a lasting impression marked by debatable lighting techniques and memorable catchphrases,” is an alternative way to phrase Kayse Gale’s statement.

Apart from his leading role in the original 1988 movie “Child’s Play”, Gale also made an appearance in the sequels that came out in the 1990s. However, it was his part as a performer wearing the Howard costume in the 1986 Universal comedy-adventure film “Howard the Duck” where he first gained significant recognition in Hollywood. While Chip Zien provided the character’s voice in this production.

In an interview with Rediscover The 80s in 2018, Gale shared that he felt thrilled about landing the part, yet he was completely unaware of Howard The Duck’s character or his origins as a Marvel comic book hero. Remarkably, I spent almost ten months wearing the costume daily. Noteworthy, I was the sole actor who portrayed Howard The Duck.

Gale made appearances in the movies “Spaceballs,” directed by Mel Brooks, and “Chopper Chicks in Zombietown.” Born on August 23, 1963, in Plainwell, Michigan, Gale set off to explore Hollywood at the age of 20. After some initial successes, Gale was cast in “Mom and Dad Save the World,” alongside Teri Garr, as well as “The Little Rascals” and “Wes Craven’s New Nightmare” during the 1990s.

As a devoted admirer, I’d like to highlight some of the roles that have left an indelible impression on me. Among them is my appearance opposite Andie MacDowell in “Unstrung Heroes,” the gripping George Clooney crime drama “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”, and my role in the 2013 film “Mikeyboy.

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2025-05-28 22:24