Gersh died at his home in Beverly Hills on May 10, 2004, at the age of 92, survived by his wife, Beatrice, and two sons, David and Robert, and five grandchildren.
Gersh's passing occurred at his residence in Beverly Hills on May 10, 2004, resulting in the loss of a life well-lived, being survived by his devoted wife, Beatrice, and their two adult sons, David and Robert, as well as five younger relatives who will remember him fondly.