“Jaws 2” child actor Marc Gilpin has died. He was 56.
The actor was mostly known for taking part in Sean Brody, the young son of Roy Scheider’s Martin Brody, within the 1978 shark-infested sequel.
His sister and “Frasier” actress Peri Gilpin confirmed the news of his death on Tuesday to the Hollywood Reporter.
Marc suffered from glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer, and died at his home in Dallas, Texas, on July 29.
Peri, known for taking part in Frasier’s producer Roz Doyle on the sitcom, also paid tribute to her brother and his wife, Kaki Gilpin, in an emotional Instagram post.
“Kaki and Marc took care of one another with kindness, strength, dignity and invaluable humor,” the 62-year-old wrote.
“When Marc became sick, Kaki and their boys surrounded Marc with love, hugs, and around the clock support and care. I just wish to say how much I love Kaki as a wife, mom, first grade teacher, sister and sister-in-law and undaunted caregiver,” Peri continued.
She concluded: “You’re an incredible person Kaki and [it’s] really easy to see how much he has at all times loved you and at all times will.”
Marc had a brief stint in Hollywood, credited with acting in just about 15 projects, probably the most recent of which was in 1989.
Alongside “Jaws 2,” Gilpin also made appearances within the 1981 movies “The Legend of the Lone Ranger” and “Earthbound.”
He had a guest role on the 1979 TV series “Fantasy Island” and “CHiPs.”
In 1985, he had an element within the movie “Surviving,” alongside Ellen Burstyn, River Phoenix and Molly Ringwald.
This breakout role led to Gilpin signing with a talent manager, who also began working with Peri.
Other Tinseltown credits included spots on the show “Silver Spoons” and within the movie “She’s Out of Control.”
He retired from the entertainment industry within the late Nineteen Eighties and pursued a profession in software engineering.
Gilpin was diagnosed with cancer in May 2022, and a GoFundMe page was arrange to assist pay for medical expenses.
Of their plea, they noted that doctors found two tumors in his brain and he was undergoing treatment.
“So many individuals have reached out to us on this past 12 months to support. It’s been humbling,” Kaki wrote in probably the most recent update, posted this May. “And I believed I used to be already humble enough. Rattling. Marc is an amazingly strong man and he desires to proceed the battle. So do I and our boys. Any parent could be so pleased with their kids for those who could see how Spencer and Presley reside with this.”
