US EditionEd Gale, actor who played Chucky in 'Child's Play,' dies at 61
- Ed Gale, the actor known for portraying Chucky in the Child's Play series, passed away at age 61 while receiving end-of-life care in Los Angeles in May 2025.
- Before his death, Gale faced legal scrutiny after admitting on camera in 2023 to sexting a 14-year-old boy and intending to meet for sex, according to Creep Catchers and LAPD investigations.
- According to his niece Kayse Gale, Ed Gale had more than 130 credits across films, television, and commercials after traveling to California at age 20 with just $41.
- Kayse Gale shared the news of his unexpected death on Facebook, expressing that he has concluded his earthly journey and is now starring in a new chapter beyond life.
- At the time Ed Gale passed away, the Los Angeles Police Department continued to look into his case, but no charges had been filed.
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Chucky Star Ed Gale Dies at 61
Getty ImagesGetty Images Best known for frightening audiences as the possessed Chucky doll in the hit horror franchise, Ed Gale is well-known to many horror fanatics, which makes the news that Ed Gale has died so heartbreaking. Related: Best Horror Movie Franchises of All Time United Artists The 61 actor’s death was confirmed May 28 by Gale’s rep to USA TODAY. Born with dwarfism, Gale stood at 3 feet 4 inches, a fact that was often played up for…
Actor Who Played Child's Play Doll 'Chucky' Dead at 61
Ed Gale, the actor and stuntman known for such roles as possessed doll Chucky in Child's Play and Howard the Duck, has died at age 61. Gale, born with dwarfism, "hitched a ride to California when he was twenty years old, with $41 and a dream, and he never looked...
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