Michael Gray Dies at 75: What Shaped His ‘Shazam!’ Career

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He Died on October 16, 2026, in Palm Desert

According to Deadline, Gray’s representatives confirmed his death on Friday, October 16, in Palm Desert, California. Natural causes are cited as the cause of death.

Variety also reported his death on Friday and cited natural causes. The Hollywood Reporter likewise confirmed his death aged 75.

His TV Breakthrough Came as Early as 1972

Gray had already secured a regular role in an NBC series early in his career: in 1972, he was cast in ‘The Little People’, appearing alongside Brian Keith and Shelly Fabares. Variety describes the role as his breakthrough on television.

His career had therefore begun before his major success as a ‘Shazam!’ star. The sources also mention several smaller roles earlier in his career.

From ‘The Brady Bunch’ to Captain Marvel

After playing Marcia’s date on ‘The Brady Bunch’, Gray went on to play Captain Marvel for three seasons in Saturday broadcasts.

The role made Gray a star of the CBS series ‘Shazam!’, which made him an iconic face of Saturday television during the 1970s.

As of October 16, 2026. Further details are to follow.