Actor Ed Gale, famous for embodying the infamous horror figure in the 1981 movie Child’s Play (Chucky), has sadly passed away at the age of 61. The heartbreaking news about his demise was disclosed by his niece, Kayse Gale, on her Facebook page.
In a touching message, Kayse expressed that “Ed Gale has bid us farewell and is now performing as the star attraction beyond this life.
She also mentioned, “At the age of twenty, Ed traveled to California by hitchhiking, carrying only $41 and a dream. He never looked back since then. He shone brightly on the big screen in cult films such as Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town, gaining immense respect at every convention he attended. This was something he always boasted about.
The actress who was the late relative of the actor made it known that she featured in close to 130 films, television programs, and advertisements. This prominent screen personality embraced demanding physical roles, thereby creating an enduring impact.
Ed Gale’s minor s*xting controversy
Two years ago, the death of the Chucky series’ lead actor occurred, following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate texting with around 10 minors. At the time, the Los Angeles Police Department informed The Daily Mail that the probe was ongoing and no charges had been filed yet.
A self-proclaimed vigilante group known as “Creep Catcher Unit” pretended to be a 14-year-old boy and found that they received suspicious messages from an actor. Before contacting the police about Gale, this group publicly challenged him in a video recording, catching him on camera at his Los Angeles residence.
As per the video testimony given by the group, the actor openly acknowledged exchanging explicit messages with a number of minors, though none beyond ten. Additionally, he admitted that every individual he interacted with online was below the age of eighteen.
Additionally, the deceased actor disclosed a close friendship with Jeffrey Jones, a fellow actor they both collaborated with on various films. Notably, Jones gained recognition for his iconic performance as Otho in the movie “Beetlejuice.
Jones has been labeled as a sex offender and has been apprehended on two occasions due to failure to keep his registration current.
Ed Gale’s career in movies
1981 saw Gale securing the part of Chucky, which later catapulted him into horror stardom due to his portrayal in Child’s Play. Notably, he has also reprised this role in two subsequent films from the series. Furthermore, he has been cast in other well-known productions like Howard the Duck and Chopper Chicks in Zombietown.
In his lifetime, the actor achieved considerable success within the entertainment field, appearing in various roles across approximately 130 movies, television programs, and assorted productions.
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2025-05-28 22:07