Beverly Hills, 90210 star David Gail dead at 58 as his sister Katie pays tribute in heartbreaking post

Actor David Gail has died at age 58

BEVERLY Hills, 90210 star David Gail has died at the age of 58.

David’s sister, Katie, paid tribute in a heartbreaking Instagram post.

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Actor David Gail has died at age 58Credit: Getty
Shannen Doherty and David appeared on Beverly Hills, 90210

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Shannen Doherty and David appeared on Beverly Hills, 90210Credit: Alamy

“There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side,” Katie wrote in her lengthy message.

“Always my wingman, always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone with me 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,” she closed.

In the sweet snapshot, Gail and David embraced on the front porch.

A follower commented, “Beautiful words about David. Sorry for your loss. You had a great brother.

“He was always full of fun, laughs & love. Will cherish my friendship with him. Sending Love to your family!”

A cause of death has not been publicly confirmed, according to Us Weekly.

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David played the role of Stuart Carson, the one-time fiancé of Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh during his run on the hit Fox drama.

On the show, Stuart and Brenda had a whirlwind engagement and were about to have a quickie wedding during their trip to Las Vegas.

Brenda ended up calling off the wedding at the last second.

‘THE FAMILY WILL REPORT IT’

On Saturday, Peter Ferriero, who hosts the Beverly Hills, 90210 rewatch podcast, revealed he was informed of the star’s death. 

In an Instagram Story, Peter shared, “In memory of David Gail. Here are a few stories he shared when he joined the podcast.

“For those that have contacted me ‘Why is this not showing up on Google?’ Please stop. The family will report it at the appropriate time to them.”

Peter concluded, “I am sharing what I’ve been told to make sure his fans know what has happened. Thank you.”

The late actor also appeared on the soap opera, Port Charles, a spinoff of General Hospital.

He left the show back in 2000.

His other roles included Savannah, Matlock, and JAG.

FAN REACTIONS

Fans took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share their condolences.

One fan wrote, “I remember David Gail. He was Joe #2 on Port Charles. Dang, RIP. So much lost lately. It’s heartbreaking.”

Another fan added, “Sending thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of David Gail during this difficult time.”

A third fan mentioned, “OMG Stuart Carson! Rest in peace David Gail.”

A fourth person wrote, “General Hospital and its fans have been dealt yet another blow.”

A commentator chimed, “So sad tragic news loved him as Stuart.”

David Gail pictured at an event in November 2010

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David Gail pictured at an event in November 2010Credit: Getty
David played the role of Brenda's fiance, Stuart

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David played the role of Brenda’s fiance, StuartCredit: Alamy

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