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 remember watching Alias Smith and Jones as a young girl. My girlfriend and I would sometimes be on the phone together, silent until a commercial, to discuss the episode. I adored him, his smile, dimples, eyes. He was so good, so natural. I loved Ben Murphy, too, but there was always something about Pete. I was devastated to learn of his passing. I never missed that show. I think of him often. I just found the show playing this morning, which prompted me to look him up again, and I found this site. So happy so many people still remember. RIP Pete. You were a star that burned out too soon. 🙏💔❤️
I`m 65 years old. When I was 12, Alias Smith and Jones was my favorite show. I thought that Pete Duel and Ben Murphy were perfect for their parts. I think that Pete`s death was the first tragedy that I ever experienced. It`s funny, I`ve never forgotten the feelings that I felt when I heard. I still think of him often and I remember him fondly. Even though over fifty years has passed, it`s still so sad. God bless and keep you Pete.
THE WORLD BECOMES A LITTLE DARKER, A LITTLE SADDER EVERY TIME A CELEBRITY WE LOVE EVEN THOUGH WE HAVE NEVER MET DIES..
Late reply ,but BINGO ! 12 to 15 hour work days ,take a tremendous toll on anybody ,sooner or later. Depression combined with a grueling schedule like that is a recipe for disaster. I will always be convinced that by itself ,played a major role in his suicide.
I LOVED this Alias Smith & Jones and was so sad when Pete Duel “died.” A long term solution to a short term problem. Very sad.