Ed Gale, greatest recognized for his Chucky performances within the creepy Baby’s Play horror movies, died in Might 2025. He was 61 years previous. Ed’s niece, Kayse Gale, broke the information by way of Fb.
“It’s with a heavy coronary heart and a surprisingly gentle coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle, Ed Gale,” Kayse wrote. “Ed Gale has taken his remaining bow and is now headlining within the afterlife. … Over the course of his profession he appeared in over 130 motion pictures, TV reveals, and commercials. With this broad ranging physique of labor, he leaves behind legacy stuffed with questionable lighting and wonderful one-liners. Ed’s favourite function was that of the ‘enjoyable uncle.’ His love language was sharing his love of the leisure business and the magic of Hollywood along with his nieces.”
Kayse concluded her assertion by writing, “He delighted within the sluggish construct up of telling story, and dishonest at cribbage. He had one hell of fun, and he will likely be missed. Relaxation in love you cranky bastard.”
Hollywood Life is remembering Ed and his profession under.
‘Chucky’ actor Ed Gale has handed away at 61. pic.twitter.com/GEgJqXSol7
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) Might 28, 2025
Ed Gale Moved to California With Simply $41
In accordance with his niece’s Fb put up, Ed “hitched a experience to California when he was 20 years previous, with $41 and a dream, and he by no means seemed again.” Afterward, he labored his method up the ladder of Hollywood and landed movie roles over time. As Kayse identified, Ed appeared in additional than 130 motion pictures, tv reveals and commercials.
Ed Gale Was a DJ at a Curler Rink
Kayse additionally revealed that her late uncle was a DJ. In her announcement, she wrote that Ed “loved reminiscing about his glory days DJing on the Plainwell curler rink.”
Ed Gale ‘Hated’ Invoice Maher
Ed’s niece additionally revealed that he “hated Invoice Maher for no good motive.”
Ed Gale Performed Chucky
As most horror followers know, Ed was the in-suit performer from the Baby’s Play franchise. Nevertheless, he was additionally recognized for different movies, akin to Howard the Duck.
Ed Gale Was Underneath Investigation by the LAPD
From 2023 up till his dying, Ed was beneath investigation by the Los Angeles Police Division for allegedly participating in sexually inappropriate acts with minors. In accordance with a number of retailers, he admitted to the group “Creep Catchers Unit” that he had solicited quite a few potential minors for intercourse.
In Might 2025, A spokesperson for the L.A. County District Lawyer’s workplace informed Individuals {that a} case involving Ed was referred to the Los Angeles Metropolis Lawyer’s Workplace in September 2023 for a attainable misdemeanor submitting.