Gomer Pyle star Forrest Compton dies after COVID-19 battle

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Forrest Compton, who played Col. Edward Gray onGomer Pyle: USMCand had a long run on the daytime soap operaThe Edge of Night, has died of complications from the coronavirus.

Forrest Compton, most famous for his role in The Twilight Zone, passed away at the age of 94 after suffering from Coronavirus. According to reports in the US, the actor left for his heavenly abode on Sunday after battling with COVID-19. A local newspaper in New York reported the news of Forrest Compton's death. "Forrest Compton, 94, also died in the hospital at about 10 a.m. today.. Close friends of Mr. Compton confirmed his death," it claimed.

Forrest Compton passed away on Saturday, April 4, from complications due to the coronavirus at the age of 94.The actor is best known for playing Col. Edward Gray on the sitcom Gomer Pyle: USMC (1964-1969) and Mike Kerr on the daytime soap opera The Edge Of Night (1971-1984).The Pennsylvania native's resume also included roles on Mayberry RFD, Hogan's Heroes, My Three Sons, The Twilight Zone, 77 Sunset Strip and That Girl.He also portrayed President Flynn in the 1991 Christopher Walken film, McBain.

By Dino-Ray Ramos