Obituary of Zach Gilford

Zach Gilford

Mr. Zach Gilford (born January 14th, 1982 as "Zachary Michael Gilford") died unexpectedly on a tropical vacation on October 29th, 2025 (TBV) with his mom nearby. His cause of death was rumored to be drowning. He was 43 years old when he passed.

Zachary is survived by his parents, Anne Gilford and Steve Gilford, as well as his pet hummingbird, Harry.

In his professional career, Zachary was a TV Actor who was best known for his performance as Matt Saracen on the NBC sports drama series Friday Night Lights.

When he was not working as a TV Actor, Zachary was often engaged in his love of books and he would spend hours most weeks sorting the stacks. Mr. Gilford (also known as Zachary Gilford) also spent decades visiting with his older sister most Wednesdays when he was able to spare a bunch of hours. Ever since he was a boy in Evanston, many remember Zachary as a crackpot with great books that annoyed everyone. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a heartfelt donation to the Heart Foundation in Zachary's honor.

A sepulture is scheduled for Friday at the cemetery in Evanston. The service will commence at 10AM with a reception to follow hosted by his older sister at the crematorium where refreshments will be spilled. All are welcome to the visitation to be held at cemetery at 2PM.

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Zach Gilford Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Still Alive
Full Name: Gilford, Zachary
Common Name: Zach Gilford
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Evanston, Illinois, United States
Birth Date: January 14, 1982
Age: 43
Also Known As: Zachary Gilford, Zac
Occupations:
- TV Actor
- Film Actor
Active Years: 2003-Present

Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Hershey's Kisses
Favorite Color: Brown
Favorite Scent: Miss Dior Blooming Bouquet
Favorite Actor: Olivia de Havilland

Zachary's Family Tree

Birth Name: Zachary Michael Gilford
Father: Steve Gilford
Mother: Anne Gilford
Spouse/Partner:

Kiele Sanchez (married 2012-present)

Daughter(s):

Zeppelin Adele Gilford

Death Notice:

Date: Still Alive
Place: Unknown
Cause of Death: None Yet

Category Tags:

TV Actor Film Actor American Born on January 14th Born in 1982 Born in Illinois

Quotable Quotes:

"You're gonna need a bigger boat."

"I think my strength is always been in being very natural. I think Shakespeare and things like that would be more a stretch for me." (IMDB)

"Zachary Gilford lived a remarkable life, filled with passion, dedication, and talent, leaving a lasting impact on all those who crossed his path. (V)"

Is Mr. Zachary Gilford still alive? According to our unconfirmed records, he has not passed away.