90210andPort CharlesActor David Gail Died of 'Sudden Cardiac Arrest' at 58: Rep

Mar. 15, 2025

David Gail.Photo:Charley Gallay/WireImage

Charley Gallay/WireImage

David Gail’s cause of death has been confirmed.

After emergency personnel found the actor unresponsive, they attempted to save his life through CPR and defibrillation, the rep said. Unfortunately, nothing seemed to work and Gail was put on life support for several days before being pronounced dead.

Gail’s sister, Kathryn “Katie” Colmenares, first announced the news of his death onInstagramFriday, remembering her brother as both her “wingman” and “best friend.”

“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 💔💖.”

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. The actor also played Stuart Carson, the fiancé ofShannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh inBeverly Hills, 90210, and Dean Collins in the WB dramaSavannah,but he made his mark as Dr. Joe Scanlon in more than 200 episodes ofPort Charles.

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.

David Gail on ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.'.Aaron Spelling Prod. / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Aaron Spelling Prod. / Courtesy: Everett Collection

Pete Ferriero, host and producer of theBeverly Hills 90210 Showpodcast, also 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.”

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