Ed Gale, the in-suit performer who played Chucky in the “Child’s Play” films, died Tuesday at the age of 61.

TMZ, citing sources, reports Gale died Tuesday in hospice in Los Angeles. The cause of death was not mentioned.

Gale’s niece, Kayse Gale, posted a tribute to her uncle on Facebook.

“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, Ed Gale has taken his final bow and is now headlining in the afterlife.”

Kayse Gale said her uncle “hitched a ride to California” at 20 years old with just $41 in his pocket.

“He lit up the silver screens in cult classic films like ‘Howard the Duck’ and ‘Chopper Chicks in Zombie Town,’ earning himself some serious street cred at every con he attended. Which he never stopped bragging about. Ever.”

According to Kayse Gale, Ed Gale appeared in more than 130 movies, TV shows and commercials, including “Bones,” “Spaceballs” and “O Brother, Where Art Thou?”

“Ed’s favorite role was that of the “fun uncle,” she continued. “His love language was sharing his love of the entertainment industry and the magic of Hollywood with his nieces.”

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