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Ed Gale, known for playing "Chucky" in some "Child’s Play" films, has died at age 61 in Los Angeles.

He appeared in over 130 movies, TV shows, and commercials during his career.

Gale was previously captured on camera admitting to sexting a 14-year-old boy – allegedly with the intent of meeting for sex.

Actor and stunt performer Ed Gale, famous for playing the horror icon "Chucky" in some of the "Child's Play" films, died at 61, according to TMZ and a relative.

What we know:

A source told TMZ that Gale died Tuesday in hospice in Los Angeles.

What they're saying:

"It is with a heavy heart and a surprisingly light coffin (see what I did there?) that we announce the sudden passing of our uncle... has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife," his niece, Ka

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