Michael Gray passes away at 75

Michael Gray, who played the lead in the 1970s series 'Shazam!', has passed away at 93. (Instagram)

Actor Michael Gray has passed away. He was 75 years old at the time of his demise, and he was best known for his work on the big screen and the small screen. He was best known for being a part of 'The Brady Bunch,' 'Shazam!', and '', to name a few.

The beloved actor, who was born in Chicago, left for his heavenly abode on October 16, as confirmed in a report from Entertainment Weekly. His publicist confirmed that the actor was in Palm Desert, California, at the time of his demise, and that he passed away due to natural causes.

Who is Michael Gray?

Born in Chicago, Gray started his career in the entertainment industry back in the 70s. The former teen star scored his debut role as a background actor in the TV series 'Room 222.'

Some of his other early acting credits include ‘The Flying Nun,' ‘Marcus Welby, M.D.,' ‘Run Simon Run,' ‘The Little People,' and many others.He was also best known for his role in the 1974 series 'Shazam!' In it, he played the role of one of the leading actors, Billy Batson. According to the plotline, his character could turn into Captain Marvel once he screamed the word "Shazam!" He travelled around the country helping people in need and fighting the evil villain hell-bent on destroying the world, the Mentor.

Another major role in his industry was a brief feature on ‘The Brady Bunch.

' He was 22 years old at the time and played Marcia’s boyfriend, Jeff, for an episode.After some time, however, the beloved star left Hollywood and instead started working in children’s theatre education and men’s fashion. He also owned a West Hollywood floral business with his wife Stacy until the mid-2000s. Later in 2015, he appeared as himself in a brief cameo role in the series 'Archer' and was later also cast in ‘Shazam!: Fury of the Gods,' which was released in 2023.He is survived by his wife, Stacy Benon Gray; his stepchildren, Ryan Cooper and Laurel Cooper; and his son-in-law, Lee Barker.