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.
Wishing Pete a peaceful and joyous Birthday in Heaven. I hope he knows how much he is still loved and missed after all these years. I remember Pete from Love on a Rooftop. I think I had a crush on him even the, even though I was only about 6. When Smith and Jones came out, he was the reason I started watching it. I was heartbroken when he died and devastated when I learned how. At 11 , it hard to comprehend. I couldn’t watch anything with him in it for a long time. I always figured I was the only one who still remembered him. I am so glad I was wrong about that. As an adult I have gone back (with a lot of help from this site) and watched much of his work. I was greatly impressed at what a truly talented actor he really was.
I lost both of my brothers much too soon, and I know that days like birthdays can be tough. I hope Geoff and Pam find comfort in knowing what Pete meant to all of us. Thank you Geoff, for sharing so much with us through this site.
Thinking of you today. Words are so insignificant when the heart can say it all….
Happy 80th Birthday Pete! You impacted my life at a young age with your role of Hannibal Heyes. I only wish you could have grown old with us for you were a true talent. Rest well as you are never forgotten. Your legacy will continue for several more generations thanks to Laura ,Geoff and your many fans. Thanks for all you gave to us!
Keith
North Carolina
What a beautiful tribute to Pete with the recent baby album..His untimely passing has always stayed with me throughout the years and reminds me how life is so precious. Watching his shows, you could see the definite talent,and acting skills he possessed and displayed with such great ease. Through these pictures, I realize the love his family had for him and the love he returned as the son and big brother. My many thanks to Geoff, his wife Jacqueline and Pam for sharing such tender and loving family pictures with his fans. Pete’s memory and life are not forgotten..
Loved and remembered by so many. Your star shines on, Pete. xx