Ronnie Schell, a character actor and comedian known for his work on the CBS sitcom “Gomer Pyle: U.S.M.C.,” dies at age 94. Multiple outlets report that Schell died of natural causes in Los Angeles. Deadline and Variety state that his death was confirmed by his family and publicist, respectively, with Deadline adding that he died at UCLA Hospital. Schell played Pvt. Duke Slater, a friend of Jim Nabors’ character Gomer Pyle, on the ’60s series. He also appeared on “The Andy Griffith Show” spin-off material associated with “Gomer Pyle,” and his career included other television and film credits. Sources also cite his roles in “Good Morning, World” and “The Cat from Outer Space,” and note his voice work, including providing a voice for Peter Puck. Variety and Fox News describe him as a versatile performer with a long-running career across TV, film, stage, and voice acting. His death is described across outlets as part of a decades-long body of work that totaled more than 140 credits.