Donald Gibb gave his family instructions for what to do with his body upon his death.
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Donald Gibbs Heartfelt Final Wish Revealed
Donald Gibb gave his family instructions for what to do with his body upon his death.The Revenge Of The Nerds star is survived by his loved ones, who will be ho...
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The Revenge Of The Nerds star is survived by his loved ones, who will be honoring his last wishes following the late actor's death at age 71 on Tuesday.
His family will be spreading his ashes but have decided to keep the details of the meaningful moment private, according to TMZ.
The family is still in the process of planning service arrangements.
Gibb was battling throat and also had a heart attack in the weeks leading up to his death.
Gibb's son Travis previously confirmed the actor's death in a statement shared with TMZ.
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Donald Gibb's family revealed what his last wish was after his death earlier this week; pictured in 2024
He said his father was surrounded by family when he passed away from health complications, which Travis attributed to Gibb's cancer battle, at his home in Texas.
Gibb previously rose to fame in the 80s and was perhaps best known for playing the hulking, dimwitted fraternity brother Frederick 'Ogre' Palowaski in the Revenge of the Nerds movie series.
He starred in the 1984 original film as well as the 1987 sequel, Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise.
The Revenge of the Nerds actor died at the age of 71 on Tuesday from health complications in relation to his throat cancer battle, his son previously confirmed
Prior to his death, Gibb reportedly asked his family to cremate his body and spread the ashes at a sentimental location, which his family have chosen to keep private; pictured in February 2019
He previously rose to fame in the 80s in the cult classic Revenge of the Nerds film series
He also starred in a number of movie and TV roles, including Step by Step in 1993, and made his name in sitcoms following his rise to fame on the silver screen
'Rest in peace, my brother,' the actor wrote on his Instagram Story alongside a throwback photo of them together.
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Gibb's children shared a statement with People following the passing of their 'beloved father.' 'Donald loved the Lord, his family, his friends, and his fans with all his heart,' the Gibb family shared.
