Jeremy Slate, the versatile actor who co-wrote and starred in the cult film "Hell's Angels '69" died Sunday, his agent said. He was 80. Slate died at UCLA Medical Center of complications following surgery for esophageal cancer, agent Bonnie Black said.
Slate gained fame in the early 1960s on the TV series "The Aquanauts" and a few years later appeared alongside Elvis Presley in "Girls! Girls! Girls!" He guest starred on nearly 100 TV shows, including "Gunsmoke," "Mission: Impossible," "Bewitched" and "Police Story." Most recently, he was seen in the NBC sitcom "My Name is Earl." From 1979 to 1987, he was a regular on the ABC soap "One Life to Live" as Chuck Wilson, his longest-running role.
Jeremy Slate Passed Away At 80
November 20, 2006 | People Source:Yahoo NewsSteve V wrote on
November 20, 2006
Sad to hear. I always liked him. He gave us some memorable moments in Elvis films.
Mystery Rider wrote on
November 21, 2006
Jeremy is remembered as the brother of Ben Cartwrights' second wife which becomes Hoss' mother in the TV show Bonanza so he is Hoss' uncle. that should win a beer at the local pub trivia question
see see rider wrote on
November 21, 2006
Jeremy was also in two John Wayne films "The Sons Of Katie Elder" (1965) and "True Grit" (1969)...R.I.P. Jeremy!!
GEORGE (GK) wrote on
November 21, 2006
Jeremy is listed as being born in 1930. But, how is that, the "Newswires" have him, passing away, at the age, of 80 ?? Besides appearing in the Elvis Presley-movies. "G.I. Blues" & "Girls-Girls-Girls" and in the TV classic..Bonanza. Jeremy, recently guest starred on the american TV show "My name is Earl". Rest in Peace Jeremy. You will live forever in movies, Television, media and in the hearts of your Friends, Family and fans.
jcorley wrote on
November 22, 2006
George, I came across a mini-biography of Jeremy, and he is listed as being born on Feb. 17, 1926.