Donald Gibb, the towering actor best remembered for playing the wild, unforgettable Ogre in Revenge of the Nerds and the hard-hitting biker Ray Jackson in Bloodsport, has died at 71. With his massive frame, booming voice, and surprising comedic charm, Gibb became one of the most recognizable character actors of 1980s pop culture and a familiar face to Generation X audiences raised on VHS rentals, cable reruns, and late-night movie marathons.

Gibb embodied a unique kind of larger-than-life screen presence, intimidating at first glance, but often hilarious and oddly lovable underneath. As Ogre, he transformed a stereotypical bully into one of the breakout characters of Revenge of the Nerds, eventually becoming an unlikely ally and fan favorite. His role in Bloodsport introduced him to another generation of action fans, while appearances in shows like 1st & Ten and films like The Dream Team and Necessary Roughness cemented his place in Gen X entertainment culture.