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 kept the newspaper notice of his death for 40 years until I finally let go of it. Watching ASAJ now and still can’t believe this beautiful man is gone. He had so much to live for. What I admired most about him was his love for dogs and animals. He was a gentle soul and much missed. The bible promises us a resurrection of the righteous and unrighteous. He will be welcomed back to a much better world where he will feel secure, loved and appreciated.
Thanks for the new memorial video Laura ,the words seem so fitting at this time of the year,he left the party and took my heart with him .He has been my inspiration through out my life and remembered fondly always.Bless you Pete.
Thinking about Peter today as I always do on New Years Eve. I thought he was one of the most talented actors of his generation and undoubtedly the handsomest man I have ever seen – I still think that to this day. I can only imagine the loss his family suffered when he died so tragically and far too young. I often watch ASJ and always think the same thing – what a waste of a unique man. I would love to have known him.
Still so sadly missed. My thoughts are with Geoffrey, Pamela and the Deuel family today.
Thank you Laura for a beautiful memorial to Pete. Such a sad day; time does not heal.
Pete did so much good in his wonderful, tragically short life, and continues to influence and inspire after all these years. God blessed him with great talent, and blessed us all with his presence. All Pete’s family and all of us who love him are in my prayers today.
Pete Duel was a real gentleman. He formed a significant part of my childhood, Such a pity- sorely missed in the UK. It was never the same after he had gone. But that’s what happens with suicides isn’t it- they never know how much their actions affect other people- especially around the world in media, Poor man- I can’t imagine what must have been going through mind for him to end his own life- terrible!