Michael Gray, 'Shazam!' star, dies at 75
Actor who rose to prominence in the 1970s as Billy Batson in the TV series "Shazam!" has died.
Michael Gray, known for his role as Billy Batson in the 1970s TV series “Shazam!,” has died at age 75.
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