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Ronnie Schell, a versatile comedian and actor best known for his 60s TV run as Duke Slater on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. and appearances on That Girl, died in Los Angeles of natural causes at 94. A San Francisco native who also did voice work and stage roles, Schell earned more than 140 credits across film, TV and theater and served in the Air Force before his acting career.
Ronnie Schell, the longtime comedian and actor best known for playing Duke Slater on Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C., died of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles at age 94. A San Francisco State University alum who began in stand-up, Schell appeared on You Bet Your Life, led the CBS sitcom Good Morning World, and earned TV credits including That Girl and General Hospital, plus voice work in animation. He is survived by his wife Janet, sons Gregory and Christian, and granddaughter Chiara.
Ronnie Schell, the stand-up comedian and actor who played Duke Slater, the best friend of Jim Nabors’ Gomer Pyle on the 1960s CBS comedy Gomer Pyle: USMC, died at 94 of natural causes at UCLA Medical Center. A prolific performer, Schell also did voice work as Peter Puck, appeared in Disney films, and headlined a long-running Las Vegas act; he served as Encino’s honorary mayor and is survived by his wife Janet, two children (Gregory and Christian) and granddaughter Chiara.
Ronnie Schell, the TV character actor best known as Pvt. Duke Slater on Gomer Pyle: USMC, died of natural causes at 94 at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles. A Richmond, California native, Schell built a long, prolific career from stand-up to almost 150 TV credits, with notable work on That Girl and Good Morning World, and later appearances on Sanford & Son, The Dukes of Hazzard, Mork & Mindy, The Love Boat and more, plus films such as Disney’s Gus and The Shaggy D.A. and voice work for Jetsons: The Movie. He was honored with industry awards and is survived by his wife Janet, sons Gregory and Christian, and granddaughter Chiara; no services have been scheduled.
Elizabeth MacRae, known for her roles in "General Hospital" and "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," has passed away at the age of 88 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Over her 25-year career, she appeared in numerous TV shows and films, including "The Fugitive," "Gunsmoke," and "The Conversation." She is survived by her five stepchildren.