American movie stars died at 31

Here are 4 famous actors from United States of America died at 31:

Pete Duel

Pete Duel (February 24, 1940 Rochester-December 31, 1971 Hollywood) also known as Peter Ellstrom Deuel, Peter E. Deuel, Peter Deuel or Pete Deuel was an American actor.

He died caused by suicide.

Duel is best known for his role as outlaw Hannibal Heyes in the television series "Alias Smith and Jones," which aired from 1971 to 1973. He also had recurring roles on several other popular TV shows of the time, including "Love on a Rooftop," "The Virginian," and "Gidget." Duel's career was cut short at the age of 31 when he died by suicide. He was known for his talent, charm and good looks, which made him a beloved figure in the entertainment industry during his short but memorable career. In his memory, the Pete Duel Memorial Site was created to celebrate his life and legacy.

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Carl Switzer

Carl Switzer (August 7, 1927 Paris-January 21, 1959 Mission Hills) also known as Carl Dean Switzer, Alfalfa Switser, Alfalfa Switzer, Alfy Switzer, Carl 'Alfalfa' Switzer, Alfie or Alfadoofus was an American actor, child actor, breeder and guide. He had one child, Lance Switzer.

He died in homicide.

Switzer is best known for his role as Alfalfa in the popular Our Gang comedy shorts of the 1930s. After his time with Our Gang, he continued to act in various films and television shows, but struggled to break out of his child star image. In addition to acting, Switzer also had a passion for breeding dogs and worked as a hunting guide. His life came to a tragic end when he was shot and killed in a dispute over money. Despite his untimely death, Switzer's legacy as a beloved child star and dog breeder lives on.

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Bobby Driscoll

Bobby Driscoll (March 3, 1937 Cedar Rapids-March 30, 1968 East Village) also known as Robert Cletus Driscoll, Bob Driscoll, Robert Driscoll or Robert Cletus "Bobby" Driscoll was an American actor and voice actor.

He died as a result of heart failure.

Driscoll began his acting career as a child actor in the late 1940s, starring in Disney movies such as "Song of the South" and "Treasure Island." In 1950, he won an Academy Juvenile Award for his role in the film "The Window." As he got older, Driscoll struggled to transition to more adult roles and battled with substance abuse. He eventually left Hollywood and moved to New York City, where he continued to act in theater productions. Unfortunately, Driscoll's life took a tragic turn when he was found dead in an abandoned building in the East Village at the age of 31. It was not until two weeks after his death that he was identified due to his unkempt appearance and struggles with addiction.

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Wallace Reid

Wallace Reid (April 15, 1891 St. Louis-January 18, 1923 Los Angeles) also known as William Wallace Reid, William W. Reid, Wallace Reed, Wally, The Screen's Most Perfect Lover, William Wallace Halleck or William Wallace Halleck Reid was an American film director, screenwriter and actor. He had two children, Wallace Reid Jr. and Betty Mummert.

He died caused by morphine.

Wallace Reid started his acting career in 1910, appearing in small roles in silent films. He quickly became a popular leading man and starred in more than 100 films during his career. He was known for his good looks, athletic abilities, and on-screen charisma. Reid also became involved behind the scenes, working as a writer, producer, and director on several projects.

Reid’s success in Hollywood was not without personal struggles, including addiction to morphine, which he began taking after a serious injury on set. His addiction eventually led to his untimely death in 1923. Despite his short career, Reid left a lasting impact on Hollywood and paved the way for future leading men in the film industry.

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