Ronnie Schell, Gomer Pyle: USMC Actor, Dead At 94
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Key Points:
- Ronnie Schell, known for his role as Pvt. Duke Slater on "Gomer Pyle: USMC," has died at age 94 from natural causes, confirmed by his family.
- Schell appeared in 92 episodes of the CBS sitcom, which was a spinoff of "The Andy Griffith Show" and ran for five seasons and 150 episodes.
- He left "Gomer Pyle" during its fourth season to star in his own CBS sitcom, "Good Morning World," before returning for the final season of "Gomer Pyle."
- Schell's extensive TV career included roles on shows like "The Patty Duke Show," "Sanford & Son," "The Dukes Of Hazzard," and "Mork & Mindy."
- His film work featured movies such as "Gus" and "The Shaggy D.A.," along with voice roles in animated projects like "Jetsons: The Movie" and "Smurfs."