Current:Home > MyDavid Gail, soap star known for 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Port Charles,' dies at 58 -Wealth Navigators Hub
David Gail, soap star known for 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Port Charles,' dies at 58
View
Date:2025-04-16 12:05:23
Actor David Gail, who played Shannen Doherty's fiancé Stuart Carson on "Beverly Hills 90210," has died. He was 58.
Gail's sister, Katie Colmenares, shared news of his death on Instagram on Jan. 20. "There's barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone w me," she wrote, alongside a photo of the two siblings hugging.
"I will hold you so tight every day in my heart you gorgeous loving amazing fierce human being," Colmenares continued, "missing you every second of every day forever there will never be another."
No cause of death or further details were given.
Gail, also known for his portrayal of Dr. Joe Scanlon on the "General Hospital" spinoff soap "Port Charles," was mourned by his colleagues in the comments section of Colmenares' post.
Director and producer Peter Ferriero wrote that Gail was a "kind human. Someone I wish I spoke to more."
He continued, "He was (full) of life and incredible stories. I am grateful I got to know (him). I am so saddened for your loss, and the world's loss. He was a gift to us all."
Ferriero, who hosts a "Beverly Hills, 90210" rewatch podcast, reshared old video episodes in which Gail was present.
"In memory of David Gail. Here are a few stories he shared when he joined the podcast. @colmenareskatie #beverlyhills90210," the caption read.
On his Instagram stories, Ferriero wrote that Gail's family will "report" additional details "at the appropriate time to them." He added, "I am sharing what I've been told to make sure his fans know what has happened."
More:Alec Musser, 'All My Children's Del Henry and 'Grown Ups' actor, dies at 50: Reports
A Tampa, Florida, native, Gail played Doherty's fiancé in the teen drama series "Beverly Hills, 90210," for eight episodes. He was the second actor to play Dr. Joe Scanlon in "Port Charles" and took over the role from Michael Dietz in 1999.
Gail's credits also include playing Dean Collins in the 1996 Warner Bros. TV drama "Savannah," and appearances on "Growing Pains," "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "Murder, She Wrote" in the early 1990s, according to his IMDb page.
On the film side, Gail appeared in "Some Girl," "Bending All the Rules," "The Belly of the Beast" and "Perfect Opposites."
More:Shannen Doherty talks about her 'impactful' cancer battle, wants funeral to be 'love fest'
veryGood! (8)
Related
- A South Texas lawmaker’s 15
- Keke Palmer's Boyfriend Darius Jackson Defends Himself for Calling Out Her Booty Cheeks Outfit
- Families scramble to find growth hormone drug as shortage drags on
- Netflix has officially begun its plan to make users pay extra for password sharing
- Trump invites nearly all federal workers to quit now, get paid through September
- Soaring pasta prices caused a crisis in Italy. What can the U.S. learn from it?
- With Build Back Better Stalled, Expanded Funding for a Civilian Climate Corps Hangs in the Balance
- The 43 Best 4th of July 2023 Sales You Can Still Shop: J.Crew, Good American, Kate Spade, and More
- Elon Musk's skyrocketing net worth: He's the first person with over $400 billion
- Intel named most faith-friendly company
Ranking
- Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
- What the debt ceiling standoff could mean for your retirement plans
- You’ll Roar Over Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom’s PDA Moments at Wimbledon Match
- Amazon Shoppers Swear By This $14 Aftershave for Smooth Summer Skin—And It Has 37,600+ 5-Star Reviews
- Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
- Intel named most faith-friendly company
- What to know about the federal appeals court hearing on mifepristone
- China Ramps Up Coal Power to Boost Post-Lockdown Growth
Recommendation
Israel lets Palestinians go back to northern Gaza for first time in over a year as cease
Ron DeSantis debuts presidential bid in a glitch-ridden Twitter 'disaster'
At COP27, an 11th-Hour Deal Comes Together as the US Reverses Course on ‘Loss and Damage’
Bromelia Swimwear Will Help You Make a Splash on National Bikini Day
IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
The Nation’s Youngest Voters Put Their Stamp on the Midterms, with Climate Change Top of Mind
US Emissions Surged in 2021: Here’s Why in Six Charts
Target removes some Pride Month products after threats against employees