Peter-Breck-Obituary

Peter Breck

Obituary

NEW YORK (AP) - The actor who played a son of ranch owner Barbara Stanwyck on the 1960s Western "The Big Valley," has died. Peter Breck was 82.

died Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness..

Breck died Monday in Vancouver, British Columbia, after a long illness, his wife, Diane, announced on the website The Big Valley Writing Desk.

A native of Haverhill, Mass., Breck was also a regular on the TV Westerns "Maverick" and "Black Saddle." He had guest roles on series from the 1950s through the early 2000s including "Perry Mason," ''The Virginian" and "Fantasy Island."

His film appearances include "Thunder Road," ''I Want to Live!" and "Benji."

Breck was best known for his role as hot-tempered rancher Nick Barkley on "The Big Valley," which aired from 1965 to 1969.

He and his wife were longtime Vancouver residents.


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I loved him when I was a teenager i used to watch big valley, his manly attitude & carisma

Addio peter sempre nel mio

As I turned 63 in March I can´t help remembering how my mother would always watch Big Valley. I remember "Nick" Peter Breck as always being the rebel type. I absolutely loved that in his character. Today I am proud to say I am watching Big Valley on MeTVplus. And loving every minute of it and wishing life was as simple as that again. RIP Peter, I certainly hope you are enjoying a big valley life amongst the stars.

Loving birthday memories of PeterBreck (nick )from big valley 13th March a star was born 1929 and a Knight had died 2012 what great actor loved him so much god bless Diane RIP Peter and Chritopher

I've been a fan of peter Breck since Black Saddle-- It ended too soon. Still watching Big Valley. Good actor. So sorry abt their son...

I'm a 63yr old woman who was in love with Nick Barkley as a young teenager. As I watched the reruns, I was taken back.. R.I.P Peter..

Sadly missed still watching you on the big valley
Wish you were still around to continue teaching.

Happy birthday Peter 94 today still think of you as the 28 Yr old nick in big valley loved you then and still do what a good actor they lost RIP heaven must have best ranch going with Barbara Richardand Charles up there with you god bless you all

Miss him everyday