David Gail’s cause of death has been confirmed after it was announced that he had died at the age of 58.
The news of the Beverly Hills, 90210 star’s death was shared on Instagram by his sister Katie Colmenares, who described him as her ‘best friend’ as she posted a picture of them in a tight hug.
‘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 💔💖,’ she wrote in her tribute.
It has now been revealed that Gail died following complications from sudden cardiac arrest.
His cause of death was confirmed by a representative for his family to E! News.
According to information provided to the publication by the spokesperson, Gail was found unresponsive by emergency services, performed CPR and defibrillation on him.
After being placed on life support for several days, Gail was pronounced dead on January 16.
In a statement, the representative for his family said: ‘The family has no reason to suspect the cause of his death was anything but heart failure.
‘David will be remembered for his love of acting and his absolute passion and dedication to his friends and family. He possessed a unique quality that made everyone feel special in his presence.’
Gail’s mother Mary also shared a separate statement, which read: ‘We are extremely touched by the outpouring of love from David’s dedicated fans and colleagues.
‘We are grateful for all the support received during this very difficult time.’
Shannen Doherty, who played Gail’s on-screen fiancée Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210, paid tribute to him by sharing a photo of them together on her Instagram Story.
The late actor’s Port Charles co-star Jon Lindstrom expressed his sadness on X, tweeting: ‘So saddened to learn of the passing of my former cast mate David Gail.
‘He was a good guy, a pleasure to be around, and I always thought he was a real talent. Sincere condolences to all his loved ones. Rest in Peace. Flight of Angels.’
General Hospital star Kin Shriner also wrote: ‘RIP to my old pal David Gail, He was fun to be around, we went to the Bahamas diving, he was a good guy!’
In the post announcing Gail’s death, his sister wrote in her caption: ‘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.’
The late star originally appearedin Beverly Hills, 90210 as a bellhop called Tom, before returning to the TV series three years later as Stuart.
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He made his on-screen acting debut in Growing Pains, before going on to appear in Murder, She Wrote, ER, Matlock, and the General Hospital spin-off Port Charles as Dr Joe Scanlon.
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