Anecdotes

Gavin was a fitness trainer to many actors like Sanjay Dutt and Salman Khan.

Brother Daryl Packard also lives in India.

When he passed away, at least 200 people attended his funeral. But nobody from film industry turned up. He is buried at St. Andrews Church, Bandra.

In 2010, when he met with an accident at Kalyan market, he broke his leg and was rushed to Sion hospital. He accused the film industry for not helping him.

Father-in-law to Bollywood actor Siddhanth Kapoor (Shakti Kapoor's son).

On August 2010, he had a bike accident in Kalyan market where locals then rushed him to hospital.

Daughter Ericka Packard is a model and upcoming actress in Bollywood.

Daughter Kamille Kyla Packard was born in 1991.

Last notable film was Jaani Dushman (2002).

In 2012, he passed away due to respiratory disorder.

Was a fitness trainer to Sanjay Dutt, Sunil Shetty and Salman Khan's bodyguard, Shera. He also introduced Salman Khan to bodybuilding.

During his heydays, he lived in Chakala Andheri East opposite to cigarette factory. He was well known to the people around as he would interact with them and would often come to have Vada Pav in nearby stalls.

Was shooting for a film Rocky the Slave during the time of his death. The film remains unreleased till date.

Made his debut in the Hindi film Kala Dhanda Gore Log (1986) as a dancer.

In his final days, he was struggling for work.

Finally he was helped financially by Sanjay Dutt when he died.

First got noted for the film Saathi (1991).

Partner of Avril Packard.

Final film Rocky The Slave (2024) released twelve years after his death.He had shot for the film in 2011-2012.It was completed in 2014 and was unreleased for ten years.