'Desperate Housewives' ' Gale Harold injured in motorcycle crash

Sad news!

Gale Harold, the actor who plays the new boyfriend of "Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher, has been seriously injured in a motorcycle crash.

The Decatur, Ga., native calls Toronto his home. If you haven't watched much "DH" this season, you may be more familiar with him from "Queer as Folk."

According to IMDb.com, two years after that groundbreaking show went off the air, Harold and Randy Harrison's characters Brian and Justin won a poll sponsored by Gay.com for TV's "favorite gay couple." They won in a landslide, with 35% of the online vote.

According to TMZ, the actor, 39, is in intensive care at Los Angeles County-USC Medical Center.

Our prayers go out to him and his family.

Photo: Gale Harold in "Suddenly Last Summer" during the off-Broadway play's rehearsal in 2006.
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Comments

[chadmom]

Gale lives in LA. He hasn't called Toronto home since QAF ended

[Gale_Fan]

He has a fractured shoulder and his publicist says he is recovering. Yay :)

[sheira66]

Our prayers are with you Gale....get better soon.

[Bob Eich]

My prayers go out to Gale and his family during this difficult time. Let's hope for a full and speedy recovery.

[frosty]

OMG I loved him i QAF. My prayers go out to his family. I hope you get better honey!

[Danzingnanziez]

I just received a letter from from George Perkins, producer of DH.
It reads as follows...

Hi,

I’ve spoken with Gale’s publicist this morning and here is her update: she told me that Gale has been moved out of critical care this morning, was coherent last night but has no memory of what happened and was asking why he was in the hospital at all. The doctors continue to observe the swelling of the brain but every hour brings him that much closer to being out of the woods. All positive news. He will remain in the hospital for an undetermined amount of time and the 48 hours of critical observation will be over by tomorrow morning.

George


DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES
George W. Perkins
Executive Producer

[UltimateToronto.com]

I had no idea he was in DW, since I don't watch it, but QAF is one of my favorite shows of all time. I hope he gets well soon, this guy's talent is off the charts.

Plus, I had no idea he lived in my hometown!

[Julie]

When will people ever learn about motorcycles?

[Steph]

Please do a better job of fact checking. Godspeed Gale

[Brian Kinney]

Get well :(

[Julie-not]

Motorcycle?What does that have to do with anything? He could have very well been in a car-same injuries.....
Even jaywalking...heck you got to live a little in life or your just a boring old soul.
Not Julie

[Sophia]

Gale hope you make a full recovery soon.

[Jen]

My prayers are with you Gale and your family. Hope you make a full recovery soon.

[Micki and Tony Price]

Get well soon....from Decatur!

[Marc]

Seems people would realize that when you wreck on a motorcycle...you tend to get seriously hurt.>>"Brian" If he was in a car...the stasitical odds are he wouldn't be in the hospital.

[dramaticartist23]

This is horrible. Gale Harold is a phenomenal actor and a wonderful person. And at 39 he should not be in critical condition at a hospital. I hope he recovers and will continue on Desperate Housewives.

My prayers go out to you Gale!

[LC]

LAPD hs no report/details of the motorcycle accident...are we sure that is what happened?

Praying for you and a full and speedy recovery. Be well.

lc

[Tammy]

Sure, Gale Harold is absolutely delicious! But I respect and admire his acting ability. I have seen very few actors who have me so captivated. You will be on my mind Gale. Get well soon.

[Amanda]

Have a speedy recovery Gale - I know you like things fast. Bright blessings ~Amanda

[Barb G]

Healing energy to Gale and his family. QAF remains one of my favorite shows ever.

[adddie]

Why does wiki say he is dead?

[Roberta]

I am a big fan of Gale's. I'm totally freaked out by this news. I am praying that Gale pulls through this, and when he does, I'm hoping he will embrace his life even that much more! I was lucky enough to meet Gale about three years ago at the Tribeca Flim Festival in Manhattan. It was clear to me that Gale wasn't thoroughly comfortable when I asked to speak with him, but he and I had a private talk in the theatre for about five minutes. Although he declined when I asked him if I could get a picture taken with him,(I was really upset as I had met many celebrities in my life and had never been turned down for a pic, but I'm sure he had his reasons...) he was kind enough to give me five minutes of his time, and hear what one fan had to say. I told him that I was looking forward to when his career takes off... and I still am! Hurry up and get well Gale...Your fans are counting on you!

[Daniel Kirsner]

Get well, Gale. Please. ASAP.

[Debbie Orlando]

I felt so sick to read of Gales accident, but am very HAPPY to hear he's doing better and sounds like he'll be recovering. Thank God! I truely Love seeing him in everything he's done.Look forward to enjoying lots more. I send all my very best wishes and Love.Debbie

[Pabs]

Good thoughts and prayers to Gale and his family. I hope you get well soon. Hugs!!!!!

[Lulu]

Na, motorcycles suck.

[Gil, Israel]

Dear Gale

You are adored here in Israel, espcially for your role in QAF.

everybody here thinks u r a great actor.

my hope and prayes shalom

[richard]

Hope to see Gale again soon.

BTW, Julie-not. You note he could have been in a car accident. True, but you don't get swelling of the brain if you are wearing a proper helmet. You can get it from hitting your bare head. I wear a helmet so I'll live if get into a bad situation.

[Leah]

I must correct you, Richard. One most certainly can get swelling of the brain when wearing a proper helmet.
When the head moves at g-forces of 10 and above (10gs can come from something as simple as slipping on the ice and falling hard on your bottom) the brain also moves within the skull. However, after the head stops the brain, untethered as it is, continues to move. This most often results in brain bruising, otherwise known as a concussion.
Were Gale not wearing a helmet he would have received a skull fracture, which would have resulted in far worse injuries.
While brain swelling is a critical injury, it is also common with this category of accident/g-force. Since he has apparently responded to medication and did not require drilling to relieve the pressure on his skull, I would say he is well on his way to recovery. And thank god for that.

[ginge]

Just in case you didnt' know, Roberta, he doesn't allow any fans to take his picture. Don't take it personally :)

I love Gale Harold and hope he makes a speedy recovery!

[Jomo]

We followed your acting career for many years and hope you know you are a treasure. Not only did my significant other look like you, he also followed your fashion trend (QAF). I want you to have a rapid recovery and though enjoyable for you, NO more motorcycles! {{Hugz}}

[Jane]

Gale,
I'm so sorry this happened to you. I'll bet it hurts like a son**a****h. I have enjoyed your TV work - especially Deadwood.
You are brilliant in The Unseen and Wake. Get well soon!

[russell]

show time how about a couple of mini movies once or twice a year so we can keep track of our boys i hate tv since you cancel that showtime and have not watched you network since you know that pissing of the gays can be costly to your career aka donna summers we brougt her down and dont think you are appeasing us with a show with a bunch of lesbian

[Yoli]

All my healing light and love goes to you, Gale.
Get well soon! =)
We love you!! <3

[Norm]

what kind of bike was he on?

[chadmom]

Supposedly, he has 2 bikes, one of which is a Ducati.

[Crockett85]

I hope you're feeling better Gale! I've heard you're out of ICU...that's good news! Take your meds, tough it out through your PT...and know that we love you!! :)

[meryl resnick]

I never watched anyother program with you in it since QAF.I've always wondered why you didn't get a juicy part in a movie.Feel well.Get rid of the cycle. My friend nearly got killed on one in the rain.Get a cute sports car.I hope you sre still married. Perhaps your publisist can get you into People Magazine.Good luck.

[Sofi]

I just read about the accidant... Hope Gale gets well soon!! Greetings from Finland.

[Debe']

Gale,
How would you say this?This whole thing sucks, not bikes, here's to good drugs, PT will be a pain in your A*?, and deep down we all know you would rather be on stage profecting your craft rather than being woke up every hour an ask how you freekin' feel. That just about cover it! Get better man, we miss ya out there.

[phyllis]

WHEN WILL GALE BE COMING BACK TO THE SHOW DESPRATE HOUSEWIFES,,,, I HOPE HE IS DOING BETTER

LOVE HIM,
HUGE FAN

[harry]

wow...i just read about the news on you Gale. Hope you are recovering from your injuries soon. Loves watching you again in the DH. Get well yaa.Loves you.- Harry-

[Lisa]

Hope you feel better soon,stay off that motorcycle! Love your acting....

[jewd]

can barely wait to see more of your talented fabulous self get out of bed dear winter is here we need your heat even as a nasty drunken parasitic host backwoods character at fillingstation motel

[Deonte]

Hope you get better soon.I loved you in QFA and hope yo can do a reuion soon.