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Peter Ellstrom Deuel (February 24, 1940 – December 31, 1971), known professionally as Pete Duel, was an American stage, television, and film actor, best known for his starring role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) in the television series Alias Smith and Jones.
May 9, 2016 · Why would a man like Pete Duel — rich, handsome, successful — want to die? Pete Duel left more than his shattered body behind when he made his violent exit from the stage of life. He also left us with the mystery of why he chose to kill himself.
Pete Duel. Actor: Alias Smith and Jones. Born on 24 February 1940 in Rochester, New York, Pete Duel moved to West Hollywood in 1963 following a tour with the National Road Company's "Take Her, She's Mine".
On October 24, 1970, Pete Duel was involved in a serious car crash in Hollywood and two people were injured in the accident. Pete was arrested on suspicion of driving under influence and hit and run, although the hit and run charge was later dismissed.
Pete Duel. Actor: Alias Smith and Jones. Born on 24 February 1940 in Rochester, New York, Pete Duel moved to West Hollywood in 1963 following a tour with the National Road Company's "Take Her, She's Mine".
Dec 30, 1971 · Pete’s body was removed, and the news of his suicide was spread among his friends, published in newspapers, and broadcast on television worldwide. There was a memorial service in Los Angeles at the Self-Realization Fellowship Temple and another in Penfield.
Pete Duel’s Career Years. Home Biography His Career Years. Peter threw himself into the demanding life of school and auditions. He completed the American Theatre Wing program in 1962, having appeared in every play staged by the drama department.
Pete Duel (February 24, 1940 – December 31, 1971) was born in Rochester, New York, the eldest of three children born to Dr. Ellsworth and Lillian Deuel (née Ellstrom). He had a younger brother, Geoffrey, who also became an actor, and a sister, Pamela.
Peter Ellstrom Deuel (February 24, 1940 – December 31, 1971), known professionally as Pete Duel, was an American stage, television, and film actor, best known for his starring role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes (alias Joshua Smith) in the television series Alias Smith and Jones.
To outsiders, it seemed that Pete Duel had everything to live for – a loving girlfriend, a nice home, money and a hit TV series. Yet shortly after 1:25 am on 31 December 1971, this handsome and talented actor killed himself.
