The Duke Boy Passes Away!

Christopher Mayer was the tall, dark, and handsome replacement Duke who played Vance in ’82/’83

Mayer died July 23 in Sherman Oaks

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He was 57

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His wife said:

“Chip was a troubled soul, but he had a hilarious sense of humor and a big heart.”

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