Beverly Hills 90210 actor David Gail has died. He was 58.
The handsome actor played the one-time fiancé of Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh on the hit 1990s show.
Gail’s death was confirmed by his longtime friend, Peter Ferriero, who hosts the Beverly Hills, 91210 rewatch podcast.
The cause of his death has not yet been released.
In tribute, Ferriero shared some clips from when the actor was on his podcast.
Actor David Gail has died. He was 58 (Pictured in Los Angele in November 2010)
‘In memory of David Gail. Here are a few stories he shared when he joined the podcast,’ he wrote next to the clip which was posted Saturday.
The discussion was focused on Gail’s character Stuart and his whirlwind romance with Brenda during a quick trip to Las Vegas.
Gail is also known for playing Dr. Joe Scanlon in the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles from 1999–2000.
The journeyman actor was last seen on screen in 2008’s Belly of the Beast, but he added his talents to portray several characters in the 2019 video game Blacksad: Under the Skin. He made appearances in shows such as ER and Robin’s Hoods during his long career.
He was a main cast member on the WB primetime soap opera Savannah, on which he played Dean Collins beginning in 1996 for two seasons.
‘David was a kind human,’ Ferriero wrote. ‘ Someone I wish I spoke to more.’
‘He was filled of life and incredible stories. 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.’
Ferriero directed fans who want to know more about Gail to his sister Katie Colmenares who left a heartfelt tribute to her brother.
‘There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone w me,’ she wrote mournfully.
The handsome actor played the one-time fiancé of Shannen Doherty’s Brenda Walsh on the hit 1990s show Beverly Hills, 90210
Gail had a string of television credits in the 1990s and 2000s, including on the primetime soap opera Savannah, which aired from 1996–97 (pictured on the left)
He’s also known for playing Dr. Joe Scanlon in the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles from 1999–2000, seen here with Jay Pickett, Pat Crowley and Sarah Aldrich
Peter Ferriero, who hosts the Beverly Hills, 91210 rewatch podcast shared some clips from when the actor was on his podcast in tribute
Gail’s sister, Katie Colmenares, left a heartfelt tribute to her brother. ‘There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything and anyone w me’ she penned
Condolences poured in with memories of the actor. ‘We loved David so much,’ wrote Sheri Sussman of Spiral Gate Productions. ‘He was one of the good guys in life’
‘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.’
Condolences poured in with memories of the actor. ‘We loved David so much,’ wrote Sheri Sussman of Spiral Gate Productions. ‘He was one of the good guys in life.’
‘Sending love to you and your family and am heartbroken he was the most loyal, supportive friend. I miss him already.’
‘So sad tragic news loved him as Stuart,’ wrote a fan. ‘So sad forever Stuart Carson rip,’ said another.