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Ed Gale Dies: ‘Child’s Play’ Stunt Performer Who Played Chucky Was 61


Ed Gale, the actor and stunt performer known for roles in 'Child's Play' and 'Howard the Duck', has died. He was 61.

The Bride of Chucky star died Tuesday in hospice care in Los Angeles, according to TMZ, as his niece Kayse Gale confirmed the death in a Facebook post paying tribute to her uncle. Gale also appeared in such films as Spaceballs(1987), Phantasm II(1988), Bill & Ted’s Bogus Journey(1991), Mom and Dad Save the World(1992), The Jungle Book(1994), O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Adventures of Rocky & Bullwinkle(2000) and The Polar Express(2004), as well as episodes of Friday the 13th: The Series, Land of the Lost, Baywatch, Family Matters, 3rd Rock from the Sun, Sabrina the Teenage Witch, Just Shoot Me!, My Name Is Earl and Bones.

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