Renowned actor David Gail, recognized for his roles in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and the ‘General Hospital’ spinoff ‘Port Charles,’ has passed away at the age of 58. The sad news was confirmed by Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, who shared the announcement on Instagram this Saturday.
In her heartfelt post, Colmenares expressed the deep bond she shared with her brother, stating, “There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side.” She continued to reminisce about their unbreakable connection, emphasizing Gail’s role as her constant companion and best friend. Colmenares pledged to keep his memory alive in her heart, noting the profound impact of losing such a “gorgeous, loving, amazing, fierce human being.”
David Gail, born on February 27, 1965, in Tampa, Florida, marked his television debut in 1990 with a single episode appearance on ‘Growing Pains’ as the character Norman.
Gail gained recognition for his portrayal of Stuart Carson, the fiancé of Shannon Doherty’s Brenda Walsh, in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ spanning eight episodes. Additionally, he took on the role of Dr. Joe Scanlon in ‘Port Charles’ in 1999, succeeding Michael Dietz. His stint in the ABC soap comprised 216 episodes before his departure the following year.
Beyond his notable contributions to these iconic series, Gail played Dean Collins in the WB soap ‘Savannah’ from 1996 to 1997. His extensive television credits encompassed shows such as ‘The Round Table,’ ‘Matlock,’ ‘Robin’s Hoods,’ ‘Murder, She Wrote,’ ‘JAG,’ and ‘Doogie Howser, M.D.’ On the cinematic front, he contributed to films like ‘Some Girl’ (1998), ‘Bending All the Rules’ (2002), ‘Perfect Opposites’ (2004), and ‘The Belly of the Beast’ (2008).
The passing of David Gail marks a significant loss in the entertainment industry, leaving a void that his memorable performances and warm personality have indelibly filled.
