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

Ed Gale: 5 Things About the Late ‘Chucky’ Actor Who Died

Ed Gale died in May 2025 in hospice. He was known for his 'Chucky' performances throughout his acting career. Learn about him here.

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. A cause of death was not immediately disclosed. “It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the s…

‘Chucky’ actor Ed Gale dead at 61

Ed Gale, who starred in several "Chucky" films, died in hospice in Los Angeles. He was 61.

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

Ed Gale, who made his film debut wearing the “Howard the Duck” suit and went on to play Chuckie in “Child’s Play” and two other films in the series, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 61. His niece Kayse Gale wrote on Facebook, “It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale. Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife. Ed hi…

Chucky actor dies in hospice at 61 as family pays tribute to 'fun uncle'

Chucky actor Ed Gale died at the age of 61 in a hospice. His niece, Kayse Gale, posted a tribute to her uncle, reminiscing on his career, things he liked and being the "fun uncle"