Michael Gray of ‘Shazam!’ Dies at 75
He died of natural causes, and his role as Billy Batson made him a teen idol on the CBS Saturday morning series.
- On Friday, October 16, actor Michael Gray died of natural causes in Palm Desert at age 75. Gray gained fame as teenager Billy Batson on the 1970s CBS Saturday morning series Shazam!
- During the 1970s, Gray became a prominent teen idol, frequently appearing on the covers of Tiger Beat magazine. His early television career included guest roles on The Brady Bunch, The Little People, and Room 222.
- In recent years, Gray enjoyed a career resurgence, voicing 'TV's Michael Gray' on the comedy Archer and appearing in the Surge of Power film franchise. He also made a cameo in Shazam! Fury of the Gods.
- Co-Star John Davey recalled Gray as a "loving, sweet guy" who enjoyed meeting fans at Comic-Con. Gray expressed amazement that he was still recognized for his Shazam! role 37 years later.
- Gray is survived by his wife, Stacy Benon Gray, whom he married in 1994, along with his stepchildren, Ryan Cooper and Laurel Cooper, and his son-in-law, Lee Barker.
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Michael Gray of ‘Shazam!’ Dies at 75
Michael Gray, a teen-magazine heartthrob of the ‘70s who starred on the Saturday-morning live-action series “Shazam!,” has died. In a statement to “Extra,” his family announced he died October 16 at 75 from natural causes. Gray is survived by Stacy Benon Gray, his wife of more than 30 years; by his two stepchildren; and by his son-in-law. Developing...
Michael Gray Dies: 'Shazam!' Star Was 75
Michael Gray, star of the 1970s CBS live-action series Shazam! died of natural causes on Friday, October 16 in Palm Desert, CA, his rep confirmed to Deadline. He was 75. One of Gray’s early television roles came in 1972 when he was cast in NBC’s The Little People, alongside Brian Keith and Shelly Fabares. But […]
'Shazam!' actor Michael Gray dead at 75
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Artist who became known for playing Billy Batson died on October 16, but the news was only released on Thursday (22)
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