Death of actor Geoffrey Deuel at the age of 81, he had played in numerous films and series including Chisum and The Young and the Restless

Today at 11:02 – by Simon Gonzalez

This Thursday, December 26, we learned of the death of Geoffrey Deuel at the age of 81. A look back at his career which began in the 1960s.

A few hours ago, we learned of the death of Geoffrey Deuel at the age of 81. It was his wife Jacqueline Deuel who announced the sad news to Hollywood Reporter. According to her, her husband died after a long battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Geoffrey Deuel has played in many films and series such as in the film Chisum alongside John Wayne where he played the formidable outlaw Billy The Kid. He was the brother of Peter Deuel, notably known for having played the role of Hannibal Heyes in the series Operation Danger. His death in 1971 devastated Geoffrey Deuel. “You never recover from a shock like that“, he said in 2018. “He and Peter were very close. They truly loved and cared for each other“, added Jacqueline Deuel.

Geoffrey Deuel followed in the footsteps of his brother Peter

Born in 1943, Geoffrey Deuel was predestined for a career as an actor thanks to his brother. It was in 1965 that he arrived in Hollywood to try to follow in the footsteps of his older brother. In 1966, he landed his first role in an episode of the series 12 O’Clock High. It was the beginning of success for the actor since he played a series of roles in the cinema but also on the small screen in the 70s and 80s. We could see him in Mannix, Planet of the Apes, Tin Man, Streets of San Francisco, The Magician, Cannon, Mission Impossible, Bonanza et the Invaders.

Geoffrey Deuel left his mark in The fires of love

It was not until 1971 that Geoffrey and Peter Deuel appeared in the series The Name of the Game. On the small screen, Geoffrey Deuel made an impression by playing the role of Dave Campbell in the soap opera The Young and the Restless from 1973 to 1977. In 1970, his character Billy The Kid in Chisum by Andrew V. McLaglen propels him to the forefront. His last role dates back to 2001 in the film 108 Stitches. Geoffrey Deuel leaves behind a sister and his wife Jacqueline with whom he was in a relationship for forty years.

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