The late 1970s and early 1980s introduced some of the best fantasy and science fiction to air on television, in a time when there were only five channels and no cable. One of the signature shows of ...

Gil Gerard, who played television’s hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise took hold in the late 1970s, has died. He was 82. Gerard died Tuesday in hospice as a ...

(AP) — Gil Gerard, who played television’s hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise took hold in the late 1970s, has died. He was 82. Gerard died Tuesday in hospice ...

Following his death, Gerard’s wife, Janet, shared a message he left behind for fans on Facebook, offering a final reflection on his life and outlook. "Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gil Gerard, star of the beloved 1979 sci-fi series “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” dies at 82 from cancer. Fans ...

Gil Gerard, famous for playing the on-screen hero Buck Rogers, died on December 16, 2025. He was 82. His wife, Janet Gerard, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement written by her late husband ...