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.
yes…..he was special! 😊
I first fell in love with Pete Duel when I first saw him on Alias Smith and Jones. I was only 11 years old when I found out that he had died and I was heartbroken. I wouldn’t watch Roger Davis in AS&J when he took Pete’s place, although, of course, it wasn’t Roger’s fault. But in my 11 year old mind, watching Roger in Pete’s role would have been doing a disservice to Pete’s memory. I’m 61 years old now and have gotten to see Pete’s acting talent in many other shows and movies, including “Generation” with Kim Darby. He had a certain spark to him, for certain. And even now, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a more handsome man. Yes, Laura, he was beautiful. My continued condolences to his sister and brother. He was special – and MUCH loved. I miss him still. One more thing: Laura, could you please answer a question for me: what ever happened to Pete’s manager, John Napier? I can’t find anything about him on the internet. I’ve always been curious. Thank you for this site.
Thank you. I know it was a bittersweet and oft times painful project. So thank you all the more. I’ll pass your sentiments to Geoff. -Laura
Finally made time to sit and watch the half hour tribute to Pete that was completed by Geoffrey and so many gifted people. What a terrific portrait of a complex, thoughtful and giman. Filled with amazing images, crisply edited and narrated with a real warmth, it presented a fresh and collected picture of Pete’s life and struggles, and also really brought him to life in a sensitive and realistic way. God bless everyone involved and than you.
50 years later…………”drifts into consciousness……..entering in pastel waves……to become…..simply……Love.