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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 · 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. The handsome 31-year-old star of Alias Smith and Jones was in a position that any other young man would envy.
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".
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 29, 2011 · Why Peter Duel Took His Life. by Margo Anderson; Photoplay, April 1972. On December 31, the young co-star of Alias Smith & Jones was found sprawled under the Christmas tree, blood pouring from his head. After the horror, came the questions…. “I heard a shot and ran into the living room.
Dec 30, 1971 · Pete’s final interviews and speculative articles about his death were published. The following summer, his episodes of the series that he disliked so much were rerun and fans watched them in sorrow. And, after that, the love affair the world had with Pete Duel ended for a long time.
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.
Dec 27, 2020 · A documentary by Geoffrey Deuel about his brother, Pete Duel, known mostly for his role as Hannibal Heyes in Alias Smith and Jones.
Blog 7 Mins Read. The Pete Duel Story. 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.
