Geoffrey Deuel Dies: ‘Chisum’ Actor Who Played Billy The Kid Was 81

Story by Natalie Oganesyan

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Hollywood mourns the passing of Geoffrey Deuel, the actor who brought the notorious outlaw Billy the Kid to life on the big screen.

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Deuel played the iconic role of Billy the Kid in the 1970 John Wayne classic 'Chisum', earning praise for his charismatic and nuanced portrayal of the Wild West legend.
Beyond acting, Deuel was also known for his starring role on the long-running soap opera 'The Young and the Restless', further cementing his status as a versatile and accomplished performer in the entertainment industry.

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