

Actor. He is best remembered for his role of Hannibal Heyes in the television series "Alias Smith and Jones". Born Peter Ellstrom Deuel, in Rochester, New York, he took acting lessons at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City from 1957 to 1961. He moved on to his dream of acting in Hollywood in 1963 after a tour with the National Road Company's "Take Her, She's Mine." After doing many small walk-on roles on various television series, he was cast for one season in the role of 'John Cooper', next to Sally Field, in the television series "Gidget" (1965). Immediately after "Gidget" he worked in the television series "Love On A Rooftop" with Judy Carne, playing the role of 'David Willis', but it too, lasted only one season. In July 1967, he signed a seven-year contract with Universal Studios, and he eventually won the role of Hannibal Heyes in the comedy Western series "Alias Smith and Jones" which ran on ABC television. The series was a big hit with teenagers and he quickly gained a loyal following. His sudden death in 1971 by an apparent self-inflicted gunshot took everyone by surprise, however investigation indicated that he was depressed and had severe alcohol problems. During an interview, he was asked how he felt doing a weekly series, to which he replied, "It's a big fat drag to any actor with interest in his work. It's the ultimate trap."
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Ellsworth Shaut Deuel
1914–2013
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Lillian Marcella Ellstrom Deuel
1915–1986
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Jennifer Deuel
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Yesterday was lovely in"our woods"and the cemetery.There were many animals out and about.They seemed to have spring fever.The birds were singing songs and the geese were flying north;they were chatting up a storm.Their joy was showering us like rain.
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Yesterday was lovely in"our woods"and the cemetery.There were many animals out and about.They seemed to have spring fever.The birds were singing songs and the geese were flying north;they were chatting up a storm.Their joy was showering us like rain.
Left by The animals know secrets to peace,my sweet Pete.XO on 8 Mar 2022

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I'm sad,afraid...I must go to"our woods"to pray and spend the day with the precious,wild animals.They are my best friends.I've prepared baskets of goodies for them,as well as for myself.The hot cider will keep me warm and allow me to stay for awhile.
Left by Off I go,my beloved,my sweet Pete.Xo... on 7 Mar 2022

Pray with us,my love,pray with us...Dear Lord help us,restore peace,restore the world that you created,rescue us all from this mess! Thank you Dear Lord.We know you hear us. Amen
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I am praying...You,our sweet Pete,are right beside our loving Lord in Heaven....If you can intercede on behalf of all creation on Earth,I beseech you to implore God to intervene...This war is destroying lives and the environment....Peace...Love...
Left by Peace and ecology now,our sweet Pete.Amen.Xo... on 6 Mar 2022

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My precious love...there is nothing more beautiful than you.
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"Say you'll understand, love. Take me by my hand, love. We will meet again, love, on another day. There is much I don't know. I don't know where dreams go. All I know is I am bound away." *Andy Breckman
Left by I only know that I love you,my sweet Pete.Xo... on 4 Mar 2022

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"What else can I do, love? You know it isn't you, love. I'd never be untrue, love. You know I'd never stray. But that river's rolling, the distant bells are tolling, telling me that I am bound away." *Andy Breckman
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Thank you, precious Lord, for our sweet Pete...
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