Stephen Hibbert, the actor who played a pivotal role in pulp fiction Despite never saying a word, he died at the age of 68.
The late actor and writer, best known for playing the leather-clad mute character “The Gimp” in Quentin Tarantino’s 1994 film, breathed his last on Monday, March 2, following a heart attack while in Denver, Colorado.
Shortly after news of the acclaimed writer’s death, his children Ronnie, Rosalind and Greg issued an emotional statement, confirming his passing and honoring their father.
“Our father, Stephen Hibbert, passed away unexpectedly this week,” his family reportedly said. TMZ. “His life was full of love and dedication to the arts and his family. He will be greatly missed by many of us.”
Beyond his iconic, non-speaking role in pulp fictionHibbert was an accomplished writer who contributed to Late Night with David Letterman (1984-1986), Mad TV and The boy knows the world.
He appeared in The Cat in the Hat, National Treasure: Book of Secrets, and as a guard in Austin Powers: The Spy Who Fucked Me.
In a 2024 interview, Hibbert spoke about the unexpected and lasting fame of his brief but memorable role in pulp fiction.
The actor said he received “two dozen messages” on his answering machine from men telling him they liked his performance and wanted to meet for coffee.
“I quickly changed my number and got off the list,” he joked.
