LOS ANGELES — Ronnie Schell, a standup comic and self-proclaimed “America’s Slowest Rising Comedian” who was Jim Nabors’ best friend on the 1960s television comedy “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.” died on ...

Ronnie Schell, the character actor who portrayed Pvt. Duke Slater on "Gomer Pyle: USMC," has died at the age of 94, Deadline reports. The news was confirmed by the actor's family. The actor died ...

LOS ANGELES, California — Ronnie Schell, the actor and comedian best known for playing Marine Pvt. Duke Slater on the classic CBS sitcom “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,” has died at 94. According to family ...

Schell was a pioneering name in comedy and acting during his time in the industry. He started his career as a comedian when he joined a nightclub in San Francisco for a 5-month-long stint. He began ...

The entertainment world mourns the loss of Ronnie Schell, a celebrated performer and comedian who delighted audiences with his unforgettable role in 'Gomer Pyle: USMC'. He passed away peacefully at 94 ...

Ronnie Schell, beloved for his role as Pvt. Duke Slater on _Gomer Pyle: USMC_, passed away on June 12, 2026, at age 94 from natural causes.

Long-time television actor Ronnie Schell, who played Marine Pvt. Duke Slater in the 1960s hit sitcom Gomer Pyle: USMC, has died of natural causes at 94. He was the last surviving cast member of the ...

Ronald "Ronnie" Ralph Schell, best known for playing Duke Slater on the popular 1960s sitcom "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.," died Friday, June 12. He was 94. The actor died of natural causes at UCLA Medical ...