Stephen Hibbert, 'Pulp Fiction' actor, dies of a heart attack
'Pulp Fiction' actor Stephen Hibbert (photo: instagram.com/erin.r.alford)
A tragedy has struck Hollywood. American actor Stephen Hibbert passed away. He was 68 years old, according to TMZ.
Cause of death
The actor, who became famous for his role in Pulp Fiction, died in Denver, Colorado, on Monday, March 2.
The tragic news was shared by his children Ronnie, Rosalind, and Greg, for whom the loss came as a shock.
"His life was full of love and dedication to the arts and his family. He will be dearly missed by many," they said.
According to reports, the actor died of a heart attack.
Pulp Fiction's The Gimp, Stephen Hibbert, has died at 68. https://t.co/gQd328cQ3i pic.twitter.com/AKE3oSg4Vv
— TMZ (@TMZ) March 7, 2026
Biography
The British-American actor was born on September 19, 1960, in Fleetwood, England.
He began his career in the 1980s on television. Initially, he wrote for Late Night with David Letterman, and later began creating scripts for children’s animated series.
One of his notable works was the 1994 film It’s Pat, for which Hibbert helped develop the storyline.
He gained the most recognition for his role in Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction, where he played The Gimp, a mysterious character in a leather outfit.
Among his other notable works are the films Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and The Cat in the Hat.
Hibbert in Pulp Fiction (scene from the film)
