Passages

For some odd reason, we seem to get an uptick in celebrity deaths during the month of December. This year is no exception.

There are two notable passings that should be mentioned.

Above, Gil Gerard.

First is Buck Rogers himself, Gil Gerard, who starred in the 1979-81 television series, Buck Rogers In The 25th Century. He passed away from cancer on December 16 at 82.

Above, Bob Burns.

Bob Burns, actor, but is better known as a big collector of movie props, consultant, producer, archivist and movie historian, costumes, and other paraphernalia from science fiction, fantasy, and horror motion pictures. He passed away at age 90 on December 16.