Galyn Gorg obit

‘Robocop 2’ & ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ Star Galyn Gorg Dies at 55

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Galyn Gorg, an actress and dancer known for her roles in Robocop 2 and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, has died at the age of 55. Gorg had been suffering from cancer. Gorg also starred in M.A.N.T.I.S., one of the first Black superhero television shows, in which she starred as Lieutenant Leora Maxwell, as well as the movies Point Break and Judgement Night.

Gorg died on July 14, the day before her birthday, according to a Facebook post from her sister. Her death was announced on July 15 via her GoFundMe page. The description on the page said that Gorg had been diagnosed with cancer “throughout her entire body and lungs.” The page reads, “The doctors claimed she only had days maybe a week to live, and after remaining optimistic and praying for a miracle, she has sadly passed.” On July 12, Gorg’s sister wrote on Facebook, “My sister says she wants a miracle, please. Prayers.”

The description on the page added that Gorg had been receiving treatment in Oahu, Hawaii. The author of the page is seeking donations to help Gorg’s family pay for the Twin Peaks star’s funeral.


On her Instagram page, Gorg described herself as an “Actress, Dancer, Producer.” Gorg said she was based in Hawaii and Los Angeles. Gorg’s last activity on the page was on May 9 when she posted a meme with the word “Love” written in cursive. Shortly before Gorg’s death, her sister wrote in a Facebook post, “LOVE. One thought. One prayer. Please. Love cures all. I ask only to pray on one word in regards to my sister. ‘LOVE’ Please see it flowing to and embracing her. That’s all I ask. Thank you.”


Gorg’s last tweet saw her acknowledge a role she played in an episode of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine.


According to Gorg’s IMDb page, she was due to appear in the 2021 movie Teller’s Camp.


Gorg is also due to appear in RoboDoc: The Creation of Robocop, a documentary on the iconic science-fiction franchise. Gorg’s character in the movie was Angie, who was addicted to the movie’s fictional drug Nuke. Angie was a member of the gang, Nuke Cult, and was the girlfriend of one of the movie’s villains, Cain.


In addition to her fame in the U.S., Gorg enjoyed a successful career in Italy appearing in the shows Fantastico and Canale 5. As a result, Gorg’s death has been covered in the Italian media.


Gorg was born in Los Angeles to a documentary filmmaker mother, Gwyn Gorg, and a director and writer father, Alan Gorg. Gorg has four siblings. Her sister Gentry Gorg is a dancer and her other sister, Sunny Gorg, is an actress and dancer.


According to her official website, Gorg studied dance styles such as jazz, ballet, Haitian, Afro-Samba, West African, hip-hop, hula and funk. The bio says that in her youth, Gorg was awarded scholarships to the Dupree Dance Academy, Alvin Ailey Summer Program and The Professional Dancer’s Society. In her bio, Gorg says it was her mother, a former dancer, as being the first person to introduce her to West African dance.


During her life, Gorg was active in many charities, her official website says. Charities such as UNICEF, Humanity Unites Brilliance and Yoga for Youth. Gorg is quoted on her page as saying, “I love being an artist and creating” as well as “Nature is my inspiration.”


Filmography


Film


Year , Film , Role , Notes


1983 , I Still Can't Get Over Loving You , Love Interest , Music Video - Ray Parker, Jr


1984 , Strangers in Paradise , Hooker ,


1985 , Mirrors , Role Unknown , TV Movie


1986 , America 3000 , Lynka ,


The Malibu Bikini Shop , Cindy , Credited as Galyn Gorg


Living the Blues , Role Unknown ,


1987 , Down Twisted , Blake , Credited as Galyn Gorg


1988 , The Wrong Guys , Carla , Credited as Galyn Gorg


The Wizard of Speed and Time , C.C.'s Groupie , Credited as Galyn Gorg


Dance Academy , Jana ,


Nightingales , Lorna , Credited as Galyn Gorg


1989 , When We Were Young , Role Unknown ,


1990 , Sporting Chance , Grace McAllister ,


RoboCop 2 , Angie ,


1991 , Point Break , Margarita , Credited as Galyn Gorg


1992 , Storyville , Spice ,


ZZ Top: Greatest Hits , Girl at Dance Club , Video


1993 , Firestorm: 72 Hours in Oakland , Denise Kukuczka , TV Movie


Judgment Night , Clarissa , Credited as Galyn Gorg


1994 , Temptation , Toonie Wells ,


2016 , A Husband For Christmas , Rebecca , TV Movie


2017 , The Wrong Student , Detective Mauro ,


The Wrong Crush , Dr. Griffin ,


2018 , The Wrong Friend , Mrs. Cramer ,


A Christmas in Royal Fashion , Jill ,


2019 , A Christmas Princess, Linda ,


2021 , Teller's Camp (planned , Chenoa ,


Television


Year , Title , Role , Notes


1984 , Fame , Fame Dancer , One Episode: Secrets (credited as Galyn Gorg)


1985 , Fantastico 6 , Hostess , All Episodes


It's Your Move , Waitress , One Episode: The Experts (credited as Galyn Gorg)


The A-Team , Stu Chermack , One Episode: Knights of the Road (credited as Galyn Gorg)


Cover Up , Sonja , One Episode: Passions


1986 , Amazing Stories , Ms. Eyeful , One Episode: Miscalculation


1989 , Jake and the Fatman , Cynthia Davis , One Episode: It All Depends on You (Credited as Galyn Gorg)


1989-1992 , A Different World , Melissa Swazey and Monica Gilbert , Two Episodes: Great Expectations and Save the Best for Last: Part 2


1990 , Twin Peaks , Nancy O'Reilly , Three Episodes: Episode #2.1 (credited as Gaylyn Görg), Episode #2.3 and Episode #2.5


1991 , Disney Presents The 100 Lives of Black Jack Savage , Luce , One Episode: The Not-So-Great Dictator (Credited as Galan Gorg)


1992 , Grapevine , Jessica , One Episode: The Jessica and Tony Story


Hangin' with Mr. Cooper , Yvonne , One Episode: Hangin' with Michelle


1994–1997 , M.A.N.T.I.S. , Lt. Leora Maxwell , Twenty-two Episodes:


1995 , Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , Korena , One Episode: The Visitor


1996 , The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air , Helena , One Episode: Boxing Helena


Xena: Warrior Princess , Helen of Troy , One Episode: Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts


Living Single , Michelle , One Episode: Wake Up to the Break-Up


Hercules: The Legendary Journeys , Anuket , One Episode: Mummy Dearest


Star Trek: Voyager , Nori , One Episode: Warlord


1997 , Hang Time , Vice Principal Leslie Williams , One Episode: First Game of the Season


Stargate SG-1 , Kendra , One Episode: Thor's Hammer


2001 , Crossing Jordan , Therapist , One Episode: Pilot


2004 , CSI: Miami , Ms. Art House Manager , One Episode: After the Fall


2008 , Lost , Nurse , One Episode: Meet Kevin Johnson


2015 , Parks and Recreation , Josephina Academia , Two Episodes: One Last Ride: Part 1 and One Last Ride: Part 2

2017 , Colony , Gina , One Episode: The Garden of Beasts


2018 , How to Get Away with Murder , Riley , One Episode: Nobody Else Is Dying


Clarke & DiBella: Hollywood Division , Mother , One Episode: Pilot


2019 , The Adventures of Detective Samantha Sturgess , Cindy Farnham , One Episode: The Annunaki Code (Pilot Episode)