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Shazam! Star Michael Gray Passes Away
22 Oct
Summary
- Michael Gray, known for playing Billy Batson, died Friday.
- He was 75 and passed away from natural causes.
- Gray also appeared on 'Dynasty' and 'The Brady Bunch'.
Michael Gray, widely recognized for his role as Billy Batson in the iconic 1970s television series "Shazam!," passed away on Friday, October 16. He was 75 years old and died from natural causes, as announced by his publicist.
In "Shazam!," Gray portrayed the young Billy Batson, who would famously transform into Captain Marvel. The live-action series aired on CBS for three seasons, from September 1974 to October 1976, becoming a staple of Saturday-morning television.
Gray's acting portfolio extended beyond his most famous role. He also made appearances on popular shows such as "The Little People," "Dynasty," "Marcus Welby, M.D.," "Room 222," "The Flying Nun," and "The Brady Bunch," where he played Marcia's boyfriend, Jeff.
In more recent years, Gray contributed his voice to several episodes of the animated series "Archer." He also appeared on "Comic Book Men" and had a cameo in the recent film "Shazam! Fury of the Gods." He is survived by his wife, Stacy Benon Gray, his stepchildren Ryan and Laurel Cooper, and his son-in-law Lee Barker.
