Promotional photo of David Gail taken in 2000.Photo:Jeff Katz /Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
Jeff Katz /Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty
David Gail, the actor who played Dr. Joe Scanlon in more than 200 episodes of theGeneral HospitalspinoffPort Charles, has died at the age of 58.
Gail’s credits also include playing Stuart Carson, the fiancé ofShannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh inBeverly Hills, 90210, and Dean Collins in the WB dramaSavannah.
Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, announced the news of his death onInstagramFriday, remembering her brother as both her “wingman” and “best friend.” A cause of death for Gail has not been shared as of Sunday.
“The bears will never be the same but I will hold you so tight every day in my heart you gorgeous loving amazing fierce human being missing you every second of every day forever there will never be another 💔💖.”
David Gail appears in a 1996 promotional photo for ‘Savannah’.Getty
Getty
Pete Ferriero, host and producer of theBeverly Hills 90210 Showpodcast, also widely shared the news of Gail’s death, as he uploaded clips fromGail’s appearances on his show.
“In memory of David Gail. Here are a few stories he shared when he joined the podcast,” the podcast’s official Instagram account wrote on Saturday.
In a comment on Colmenares' Instagram announcement, Ferriero remembered Gail as a “kind human.”
“He was filled of life and incredible stories,” he added. “I am grateful I got to know. I am so saddened for your loss, and the world’s loss. He was a gift to us all.”
Gail, a Tampa, Florida, native, was born in 1965, according to hisIMDB page. Some of his earlier credits include appearances onGrowing Pains,Doogie Howser, M.D.andMurder, She Wrotein the early 1990s.
In 2002, he appeared oppositeBradley Cooperand Colleen Porch in the rom-comBending All the Rules.His other film appearances include 2004’sPerfect Opposites.
Gail’s last credit listed on IMDB isBlacksad: Under the Skin, an adventure game for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch in which he voiced the character Sam.
source: people.com
