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Christopher Mayer dies: 'Dukes of Hazzard's' Vance Duke gone at 57
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Actor Christopher Mayer, remembered for his role as Vance Duke on "The Dukes of Hazzard," has passed away suddenly at age 57. Mayer, born George Charles Mayer February 21, 1954, was known as "Chip." He stared as Vance Duke -- the replacement character for Luke -- on the series during the 1982-1983 season.Mayer is survived by three daughters: Ashley, from his marriage to Teri Copley, and Alexandra and Angelica from his marriage to Shauna Sullivan. He was set to marry his fiancée, Catherine, next month. She wrote BRBTV to inform them of his passing, saying, "I will be posting something as soon as I can find words, just wanted you to know." She was out of town filming a project at the time of his death on July 23.
Fans may also remember Mayer as T.J. Daniels on the daytime soap "Santa Barbara," or as Kenneth Falk from Jim Carrey's "Liar Liar." His most recent acting work was on "18 Wheels of Justice" in 2000.
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So Sad > My Prayers go out to his daughters and his fiancee. God Bless!!
My prayers go out to his family and fiancee. Chip was a wonderful actor and will be greatly missed.
MISSY,,IF YOU READ THIS,,I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR THE VERY SAD NEWS,,MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
Missy, I'm very sorry to hear about Chip
Missy, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
missy; i am deeply saddened by u & ur family's loss. chip was such a great person,friend, brother,son,father...all my prayers to u & urs. there aren't words to comfort this tragic loss...he is in gods hands, love & light; i pray god grants u all the peace of being thankful 4 the time u all were blessed with him in ur lives.god bless u all. sincerely, with much love,
suzi
What a handsome man! I remember when he was on The Dukes of Hazzard. His stint was brief but memorable for sure. Those eyes. Dang! So handsome! I wanna know what he died of. Does anyone know?
My condolences to the family. As an immigrant, I "grew up" with the Dukes. They represented the simple, the honest, the funny side of being an American. All of the Dukes of Hazzard touched our hearts back in the 70s/80s and I am sorry to hear about Christopher's passing. I pray that his spirit will be elated as he drives the General Lee through the gates of Heaven.
i miss him