GAVIN MACLEOD | 89

Gavin is another American entertainer who has enjoyed longevity in the entertainment industry, with a career that has spanned over six decades. He is also a ship’s ambassador, a Christian activist, and an author. His acting career began in 1957, and he later appeared in The Sword of Ali Baba (1965), but his most prominent role was that of ship captain Merrill Stubing in ABC’s The Love Boat. Macleod met and married a fellow divorcee, Patti Kendig, in 1974, and it ended in divorce some years later. Three years later, they remarried and have stayed together to date.

Hopefully, they are living in comfort as a result of his investments. In his exploit, MacLeod was made a global ambassador for Princess Cruises in the year 1986. The role he played in ceremonies launching on the ship gave way to him being featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show”. He has also made several appearances in musicals like Gigi and Copacabana between the year 1997 and 2003.