How did David Gail die? 'Beverly Hills, 90210' star, 58, remembered as 'amazing human being' by family

Longtime friend Peter Ferriero revealed 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail asked for help before death
PUBLISHED JAN 22, 2024
'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail dies at 58 (Youtube/@Beverly Hills, 90210)
'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail dies at 58 (Youtube/@Beverly Hills, 90210)

TAMPA, FLORIDA: 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'General Hospital' spinoff 'Port Charles' actor David Gale dies at 58. The real reason behind the death remains unknown.

The death news was confirmed by David's sister Katie Colmenares on social media. She uploaded a picture with her brother where both are seen hugging. Katie writes, "There’s barely been even a day in my life when you were not with me by my side."

She adds, "always my wingman always my best friend ready to face anything, and anyone w me the bears will never be the same." 

Being heartbroken by David's death, Katie ends her post by saying, "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 played Stuart Carson's character in 'Beverly Hills, 90210.' He was engaged to Shannon Doherty's Brenda Walsh for 8 episodes. The teen drama helped David bag fame.

Besides 'Beverly Hills, 90210,' David was also featured in 'Savannah,' 'The Round Table,' 'Matlock,' 'Robin’s Hoods,' 'Murder, She Wrote,' 'Doogie Howser, M.D,' and 'JAG.' He also worked in films like 'Some Girl,' 'The Belly of the Beast' 'Perfect Opposites,' and 'Bending All the Rules.' 

Sister pays tribute to 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail (Instagram/@colmenareskatie)
Sister Katie Colmenares pays tribute to 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail (Instagram/@colmenareskatie)

Longtime friend Peter Ferriero revealed David Gail asked for help

David's death was made public by his longtime friend Peter Ferriero. He announced the news on the podcast, recounting the memories together with his late friend. 

He revealed in one of his Instagram stories that David contacted Peter for help but he couldn't respond to it. Peter wrote, "He contacted me back on September 10 to catch up. I was deep in the weeds of something. I wish I had been able to. He was a kind human being."

Peter further asked fans to contact David's sister for any death details. "I was told of the info by his friend and asked to share with his fans and some friends which I did," wrote Peter. Calling himself a huge fan of FOX show actor David's work, Peter mourned his death and claimed to not know any details of it.

Longtime friend Peter Ferriero revealed David Gail asked for help (Instagram/@peterferriero)
Longtime friend Peter Ferriero revealed David Gail asked for help (Instagram/@peterferriero)

Was 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gale dating anyone?

There are no reports of 'Beverly Hills, 90210's late actor David dating anyone. However, he was romantically involved with Brenda Walsh on TV screen.

The real-life love story of David is not known to many. It seems that he was neither married nor dating anyone at the time of his death.

How many kids did 'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gale have?

If social media is to be believed, teen drama actor David had one son. He was seen uploading only a few pictures with him.

David's latest post on Instagram was in 2018. Seeing David's picture with a young boy, a user asked in the comment section, "Hey David nice to see you. Is this your adorable son?" Another wrote, "How cute you two;) miss u David! Your son is adorable."

'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail and his alleged son (Instagram/@davidggail)
'Beverly Hills, 90210' actor David Gail and his alleged son (Instagram/@davidggail)

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