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.
The words enchanting come to mind as I look at the photos of Pete. I was just 15 when he chose to leave, and it broke my heart. He had so much talent, and was one of the first celebrities who spoke out about the planet and ecology. I often think of the roles he could have played had he lived and the acting awards that were there within his reach. He was truly gifted in his profession and enlightened in so many ways. I also wonder what the world would have been like if he had entered politics and the positive things he could have accomplished. I think it would come as quite a surprise to him that here we are almost 50 years later, still remembering him, still reminiscing about those days, still regretting what could have been. I think he would just have that twinkle in his eyes and smile that beautiful smile to know we haven’t forgotten him. God bless you sweet prince. Sleep in peace and in the arms of the angels.
46 years i look at his picture before going to bed. This a will do for as long as i live. Peter Deuel, you have not know me, but you are forever in my heart.
46 years? It does not seem possible. I still have the articles about his passing. No wonder they are looking old. It’s nice to have somewhere to go to and look at the memories of a life cut so tragically short. Pete Duel, I hope that you were able to find the happiness you deserve.
What is it about this man that we just can’t let go? Perhaps we wish we could have been there to save his sad, lost soul.
Such a handsome, intelligent, and talented man. I cant believe he has been gone 46 years. I miss him so much! His smile always brightened my day and still does when I think of him. RIP Pete.