Ex 'Gladiators' Star: Unfinished TV Projects Will March On

Lee Reherman was juggling multiple unfinished TV projects before his death -- but we're told the shows will go on without him.

Reherman -- best known as Hawk on "American Gladiators" -- was working behind the scenes and producing two new shows -- one is a fitness-focused series called "Undercover Trainer."

We're told Reherman was producing a reality show called "Pin-Up Garage" about hot female car mechanics. Lee was working with EP Scott Satin and developing both shows for Byron Allen's Entertainment Studios.

Reherman also co-starred on "The First Family," playing a secret service agent. No word yet on what changes will have to be made -- we're told he's written into every episode for the upcoming season.