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Donald Gibb, 'Ogre' of Nerds Fame, Passes Away
13 May
Summary
- Actor Donald Gibb, known as Ogre, has died.
- He passed away Tuesday due to health complications.
- Gibb starred in the iconic 1984 film 'Revenge of the Nerds'.

Actor Donald Gibb, best recognized for his role as Frederick Aloysius Palowaski, or "Ogre," in the 1984 film 'Revenge of the Nerds,' has passed away. Gibb died on Tuesday at the age of 71.
His passing was attributed to health complications, as confirmed by his son. In the original film, Gibb's character was a football player who, along with other jocks, tormented the freshman students at Adams College.
Gibb reprised his iconic role in 'Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise' (1987) and 'Revenge of the Nerds IV: Nerds in Love' (1994). He did not, however, feature in 'Revenge of the Nerds III: The Next Generation' (1992).