Stephen Hibbert, best known for playing The Gimp in cult classic Pulp Fiction, has died at only 68.
As reported by Page Six, the actor and writer died of a heart attack in Denver, Colorado, on Monday March 2. He gained popularity for playing The Gimp in 1994's Pulp Fiction, alongside John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, and Uma Thurman. The character, covered by a leather bodysuit and gimp mask, was mute and thus had no lines. He did, however, play a key role in a tense scene involving Bruce Willis' character, Butch, and Marcellus.
Hibbert was also known for writing scripts for TV shows in the 90s. He penned scripts for shows like Boy Meets World and Late Night with David Letterman. The Pulp Fiction star also wrote scripts for critically acclaimed films like Shrek and Austin Powers.
Hibbert's children, Greg, Ronnie, and Rosalind, released a tearful statement. It reads, "Our father, Stephen Hibbert, passed away unexpectedly this week. His life was full of love and dedication to the arts and his family. He will be dearly missed by many."
Hibbert was born in Fleetwood, England in 1957.
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Tributes Have Poured in for the 'Pulp Fiction' Star
Celebrities who worked alongside Stephen Hibbert have posted tributes in honor of the late star.
According to TV Insider, members of the Boy Meets World rewatch podcast posted a heartfelt tribute for Hibbert. The podcast, hosted by original cast members Danielle Fishel (Topanga), Will Friedle (Eric), and Rider Strong (Shawn), talks about all things Boy Meets World.
The statement read, "Danielle, Will & Rider are devastated to hear of the passing of former BMW writer and producer Steve Hibbert."
The statement then continued, with a candid nod to all fans of Hibbert's work, "Their recent rewatches of his 6 episodes... felt like a real glimpse into his success in comedy, from the Late Show with David Letterman to MadTV to his acting career (he infamously played The Gimp in Pulp Fiction)."
Concluding the touching tribute, the trio wrote, "Though he did not appear on the podcast, the hosts did recently get to tell him 'Chick Like Me' has been a favorite of theirs. Rest in peace to a vital member of the Boy Meets World family..."
Rest in peace to a film legend.
