The half-bird Hawk returns home in planet Throm with his wife Koori and finds his family and friends slaughtered by human pirates and promises to his god that he will kill every human he finds.

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Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By The Associated Press Gil Gerard, who played television’s hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise took hold in the late ...

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Gil Gerard came into our living rooms as the out-of-this-world Buck Rogers, but he came into the world as an Arkansan. Gerard, best known for his role as astronaut Buck Rogers, ...

Gil Gerard, the native Arkansan who played television's hunky sci-fi hero William "Buck" Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise took hold in the late 1970s, has died. He was 82. Gerard died Tuesday ...

The actor Gil Gerard has died. At the age of 82, the venerable actor passed away due to "a rare and aggressive form of cancer." As noted, Gerard was best known as the title role of Buck Rogers, a man ...

Following his death, Gerard’s wife, Janet, shared a message he left behind for fans on Facebook, offering a final reflection on his life and outlook. "Don’t waste your time on anything that doesn’t ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Gil Gerard, star of the beloved 1979 sci-fi series “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” dies at 82 from cancer. Fans ...

Gil Gerard, famous for playing the on-screen hero Buck Rogers, died on December 16, 2025. He was 82. His wife, Janet Gerard, confirmed the heartbreaking news in a statement written by her late husband ...

(AP) — Gil Gerard, who played television’s hunky sci-fi hero William “Buck” Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise took hold in the late 1970s, has died. He was 82. Gerard died Tuesday in hospice ...

Gil Gerard, who played television's hunky sci-fi hero William "Buck" Rogers soon after the Star Wars franchise took hold in the late 1970s, has died. He was 82.Gerard died Tuesday in hospice as a ...