Conan the Barbarian star dead at 71 Donald Gibb, who starred in Conan the Barbarian and the Revenge of the Nerds franchise, has passed away at the age of 71 "due to health complications". 13 May 2026 Conan the Barbarian star Donald Gibb has died at the age of 71. A Conan the Barbarian cast member has died The actor passed away at his home in Texas on Tuesday (12.05.26) evening following ongoing health problems, his son Travis has announced. Travis explained to TMZ that his father died "due to health complications" and that he "was surrounded by family who loved him deeply".