AceShowbiz - Stephen Hibbert, the actor famous for his role as "The Gimp" in Quentin Tarantino’s iconic film Pulp Fiction, has passed away at the age of 68.

According to TMZ, Hibbert died in Denver on Monday following a heart attack. His children, Ronnie, Rosalind, and Greg, shared a statement with the outlet, saying, "Our father, Stephen Hibbert, passed away unexpectedly this week. His life was full of love and dedication to the arts and his family. He will be dearly missed by many."

Hibbert’s passing follows closely behind the death of Peter Greene, who also appeared alongside him in a memorable scene in Pulp Fiction. Greene died just three months prior.

Born in Fleetwood, England, Hibbert initially made his mark as a writer, contributing to shows like Late Night With David Letterman, Boy Meets World, and Mad TV. He also co-wrote the screenplay for It’s Pat, a film based on the Saturday Night Live character created by his then-wife Julia Sweeney.

As an actor, Hibbert appeared in several notable projects, including Mike Myers comedies Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me and The Cat in the Hat. He also guest-starred on television series such as Just Shoot Me and Rush Hour.

However, it is his role in Pulp Fiction that remains his most recognizable performance. In the 1994 film, Hibbert played the mysterious and unsettling character known only as "The Gimp." The character is held captive in a pawn shop basement, dressed in leather bondage gear and a mask that silences him. During a tense scene, boxer Butch Coolidge (played by Bruce Willis) is trapped alongside crime boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames) by the pawn shop owner and his accomplice, Zed (Peter Greene), with The Gimp acting as their captive overseer.

Despite the character’s limited screen time and lack of backstory in the movie, director Quentin Tarantino later revealed more about The Gimp’s background in a 2020 interview with Empire magazine. He explained that in his mind, The Gimp was actually dead by the end of the scene — knocked out by Butch, then having hanged himself. Tarantino described him as a hitchhiker or someone picked up seven years earlier, trained to be the perfect victim.

Hibbert embraced the quirky legacy of the role, even if it wasn’t a career game-changer. In a 2014 interview with Vulture, he said, "I never made a big deal of it. I wish I had, but I've never figured out a way to monetize it or make it a thing. I've never sent out Christmas cards with the Gimp or anything. And whatever else I've done before or will do in show business, I don't think I'll ever have a cooler credit than that. I love the fact that I did that."

This sentiment reflects the unique and lasting impact of Pulp Fiction, a film that continues to captivate audiences decades after its release. Hibbert’s portrayal of The Gimp, though brief and enigmatic, has become a memorable part of cinematic history.

His contributions to television and film, both as a writer and an actor, highlight a diverse career grounded in creativity and dedication. Stephen Hibbert leaves behind a legacy cherished by his family, friends, and fans worldwide.