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’ve read a few comments from people who only just discovered “whatever happened to” Pete. I can’t even imagine what an existence like that would feel like. Pete was the love of my young life. I wasn’t quite 12 years old, sitting in front of the TV, when my Dad rather casually mentioned that Pete had died the night before. Dad had no way of knowing, but my soul was crushed in that very moment. Pete has stayed with me, in my heart and daily prayers, ever since that terrible day. I went on to study acting and the theatre, although I never made a career of it. I can’t say that Pete was responsible for my choosing the theatre, but what I can say is this: if you have an actor’s heart and soul, you understand why Pete’s spirit still burns bright, and why, even today, he remains so vividly alive for so many of us.
I just happened to find out about Pete’s death death after I googled Kim Darby. My husband and I used to watch Alias Smith & Jones, he was such a charming & adorable man. We are very saddened to learn of his death. God bless him, and here’s wishing him & his family peace always . .
To quote Willie Nelson…my heroes have always been cowboys and they still are, it seems. First crush, first ‘look this actor up and read about him’ (and this was before the web!)…absolutely adored Pete, and still do. I love that he has such a loyal following – he deserves it. Peace –
My mum and dad always watched Alias Smith and Jones,I was very young about 7 years old I think! I remember how sad they were on hearing about his death,only to lose my brother David the same way 10 years later. Pete and David, I am so sad you both felt so unable to overcome your pain, I hope you found peace somehow and those you left behind have too. X
I was a youngin. 11 when this first aired. And it was probably my favorite show. Wish some network would bring it back. Maybe write metv or others to tell them if its possible it would bring in audience. Happy birthday Pete. And hope the rest of you are ok or in peace. Missed the show as well as other actors after Pete was gone. Love ya all. And all in the world. Keep peace and say. Howdy!! Bye now