USMC' Actor Was 94
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Key Points:
- Ronnie Schell, known for his role as Pvt. Duke Slater on the 1960s sitcom "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," died of natural causes at UCLA Hospital in Los Angeles at age 94.
- Schell began his entertainment career as a stand-up comedian in San Francisco and later performed in clubs and casinos, including Las Vegas, throughout his life.
- He appeared in nearly 150 TV shows, including recurring roles on "That Girl" and "Good Morning World," and guest spots on popular series from the 1970s through the 2000s.
- Schell also acted in over 24 films, lent his voice to various animated projects, and was recognized for his work in commercials, earning a CLIO award and a California Standup Comedy Legend Award.
- He is survived by his wife Janet, two sons, and a granddaughter; no funeral services have been announced.