Michael Gray is no more.
On Thursday, October 22, PEOPLE reported that the actor, who gained recognition for his role as Billy Batson in the hit 1970s television series Shazam!, passed away at the age of 75 in Palm Desert, California.
According to his representatives, Gray died of natural causes on Friday, October 16, 2026.
John Davey, who portrayed Captain Marvel in the series, released a moving statement on his costar Gray’s death, stating, “From my very first day on Shazam!, Mike and Les [Tremayne] welcomed me like a king.”
“Mike was just a loving, sweet guy with a great sense of humor. He loved acting, loved doing the show and, in recent years, loved appearing at comic cons. He really enjoyed meeting and chatting with the fans. Mike was a wonderful man – I don’t think he ever stopped smiling,” Davey added.
About Michael Gray
Born on September 2, 1951, in Chicago, Michael Gray was an American actor, famous for his portrayal of Billy Batson in 1970s superhero television series Shazam!.
From 1972 to 1973, he appeared as Ronnie Collins in the first season of the NBC sitcom The Brian Keith Show, starring Brian Keith and Shelley Fabares.
Gray is survived by his wife, Stacy Benon Gray, whom he married in 1994, along with his stepchildren Ryan Cooper and Laurel Cooper, and son-in-law Lee Barker.
