American Gladiators star Debbie Clark dies at 61

Former American Gladiators cast member Debbie Clark, popularly known as “Storm,” has died at the age of 61.

According to a report by tmz.com on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, Clark died on Monday, August 24, at her home in Boston.

Her brother, Steven, said Clark had a pacemaker which stopped working. Her family was at home when she died.

Her son, Clayton, said his mother’s pacemaker stopped working after she had allegedly overworked herself.

He said Clark died in his arms while they waited for paramedics to arrive.

Clayton said paramedics attempted to resuscitate her but were unsuccessful, and he believes she died from cardiac arrest.

He lived in the same apartment complex as his mother so he could spend time with her and help care for her.

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Following her death, Clayton launched a GoFundMe campaign to raise money to honour his mother and spread her ashes with her own mother.

American Gladiators also paid tribute to Clark in a post on its official Facebook account, describing her as an “exceptional athlete” before she joined the show.

Clark was an accomplished athlete who excelled in basketball, soccer and track before becoming a Gladiator.

She joined American Gladiators in 1991 after fellow competitor Gold suffered an injury. Producers gave her the name “Storm” after telling her that she had “blown them all away.”

She quickly became a prominent figure on the programme, particularly in the Powerball and Joust events.

Clark remained a regular on the show until 1993, where she also showcased her singing ability by performing the national anthem at one of the events.

Her career on American Gladiators was eventually cut short by a serious ACL injury, which forced her to retire from the competition.

Clark’s death has prompted tributes from the show and fans who remember her as one of its notable athletes.

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🕊️ "American Gladiators" star Debbie "Storm" Clark dead at 61.

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— TMZ (@TMZ) August 26, 2026