Gary Dubin was a former child actor who had roles in popular TV shows and movies such as The Partridge Family, The Aristocats, and Jaws 2. He died on October 8, 2016, at the age of 57, after a long struggle with bone cancer. In this article, we will explore his life, career, and the details of his illness and death.
Early Life and Career
Gary Michael Dubin was born on May 5, 1959, in Los Angeles, California. He started acting at a young age and appeared in several TV shows and movies in the 1960s and 1970s. Some of his notable roles include:
- Gilbert Henshaw and Kenny Mullen in two episodes of Green Acres
- Charlie in an episode of Here Come the Brides
- Dal Ekorb in an episode of Land of the Giants
- Peter in two episodes of Family Affair
- Mark Grant in the NBC drama Bracken’s World
- Toulouse, the orange-furred kitten, in the Disney animated film The Aristocats
- Punky Lazaar, a friend of Danny Partridge, in several episodes of The Partridge Family
- A boy who wins a stuffed animal with smuggled diamonds inside in the James Bond film Diamonds Are Forever
- Eddie Marchand, a teenager who is eaten by the shark, in Jaws 2
He also had guest appearances in other shows such as The Doris Day Show, Mannix, The Mod Squad, The F.B.I., Marcus Welby, M.D., Shazam!, CHiPs, The Facts of Life, Vega$, and Splendor in the Grass.
Later Years and Voice Acting
Dubin continued to act in the 1980s and 1990s, but his roles became less frequent and prominent. He also ventured into voice acting, especially for Japanese animation series. Some of the anime shows he dubbed for include:
- Fist of the North Star
- Vampire Hunter D
- Akira
- Ghost in the Shell
- Cowboy Bebop
- Trigun
- Digimon
- Naruto
He also voiced characters in video games such as Final Fantasy X, Kingdom Hearts, and Metal Gear Solid 2.
His last acting credits were in the series The Division, Sonny With a Chance, and Up All Night, and in the 2009 film The Lodger.
Bone Cancer and Death
Dubin was diagnosed with bone cancer in 2014, according to his sister, Lori “Ellie Mae” Dubin. He underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments, but the cancer spread to his lungs and brain. He died on October 8, 2016, in Burbank, California, surrounded by his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife Marietha, his mother Barbara, his sister Lori, and his cousins Jeff, Steven, Eric, Elliott, Vicki, and Bradley.
He was remembered by his fans and colleagues as a talented and kind-hearted person who brought joy and laughter to many people.
Conclusion
Gary Dubin was a former child actor who had a successful career in TV and film, especially in the 1960s and 1970s. He also worked as a voice actor for anime and video games in the later years of his life. He died of bone cancer in 2016, leaving behind a legacy of memorable roles and performances. He was one of the stars of The Partridge Family, The Aristocats, and Jaws 2, and his cause of death was bone cancer.
