The Hollywood star passed away on Tuesday (27) in a psychiatric hospital in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. The cause of Ed Gale’s death has not yet been disclosed.
The actor became known for his role in the 1988 film “Child’s Play,” where he portrayed the iconic killer doll Chucky. Ed Gale also played the character Howard in the 1986 film “Howard the Duck.”
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In 2023, Gale came under investigation in the U.S. for exchanging messages with minors. He admitted to having had other similar conversations.
He was identified by a group that works to find and expose such behavior online. They create fake minor profiles and engage with offenders. The group, called “Creep Catcher Unit,” had an online conversation with Ed Gale.
The group visited the actor’s home in the U.S. on April 14, 2023, and presented him with the chat logs. Police were called to the scene and confiscated his phones for investigation.
Ed Gale was not arrested but remained under investigation by police, according to LA Weekly.
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