REMEMBERING PETE DUEL
Thank you to everyone who leaves such poignant and heartfelt expressions in The Memorial Book—and for all your kind words about this site. Your kinship is extremely appreciated. —Laura
Please post your thoughts below. The previous Memorial Book was receiving too much spam, so I had to close it and start this page instead. The previous memorial page also had hundreds of remembrances. I hope to someday transfer them here.
There may be a delay between when you leave your thoughts below and when your post appears, but rest assured, the post will eventually be published. Please keep in mind that many questions still remain about Peter’s state of mind in those final days of his life. One recent question is how much of a role the anti-seizure drug, Dilantin, played on his thoughts. Perhaps Pete was a victim of a pharmaceutical drug and not so much of self-inflicted depression. Also note that Geoffrey Deuel sometimes visited this page. Thank you.
I was 11 years old when Pete died and Alias Smith and Jones was my Favorite show, I remember I was very sad and upset when I found out and couldn’t understand why he would take his own life as famous as he was at the time, I guess when you are in pain doesn’t matter if you are famous or not. I have all 3 seasons on DVD and my wife and I are watching them in order, she was in Japan back then and never saw the show. We are enjoying them once again. Godspeed to his family and I am glad he is still remembered over 50 years after his demise.
had a crush on him in the late 60’s. just watched him in the virginian. what a loss.
Thinking of Pete today – just because ❤️It’s been awhile but I never forget you beautiful man!! 🤠😘
I have been going through a tough time for a while and recently Ive been finding some solace in Alias Smith and Jones.
Its been such a comfort for me, a distraction to all that goes on. I find myself drawing Pete as I watch and i cant help but wonder what his life would have been like. Reading through this site i find myself connecting to a lot of his life and his words. And it is so tragic that he was gone so soon, but it gives me so much hope that all these people ensure he lives on, reading the birthday wishes he gets every year, the heartfelt words, the sweet tidbits.
Im young with my entire life ahead of me, currently feeling so trapped, useless, and lonely, but seeing the waves of hurt and of all the love after all these years helps me in ways i cant begin to find the words for.
Im so very glad ive found this site and have developed my own love for Pete.
Im hoping to find comfort in his other roles as well, he was so very talented.
I love Pete Duel. I am enjoying, albeit with some sadness, both the book by Paul Green “Pete Duel- A Biography” and the classic series “Alias Smith & Jones” on DVD. There is a pall of sadness when watching the episodes, no matter how funny or witty Pete is. You want to go back and stop him from doing what he did. Such a loss. I am grateful that much of his work is available of DVD.