The veteran of the soap opera Denise Alexander, better known for her star roles on longtime basements General hospital And Days of our livesdied at the age of 85.
A pillar in the world of soap in the 1960s and 70s, she described Susan Hunter Martin on the drama NBC and Lesley Webber on the ABC series.
Alexander began his career in the 1950s, making his debut in Broadway Children’s time. She made her cinema debut four years later and appeared as a frequent guest star on the Prime Time television, including The twilight zone.
Starting herself in her possible fame of soap, the actress made her debut in the short duration of CBS The clear horizon In 1960, after which she appeared in an unrealized pilot of 1962 for General Hospital, Then entitled Emergency hospital. Three years later, she portrayed a minor character in the series, before returning in force in 1973; This year has also marked its release DaysTo the chagrin of fans who were unhappy to see her leave as a bad influence and a driver of many dramatic twists of the series.
From 1966 to 1973, Alexander recorded more than 800 episodes for Days. During her stay, she also met her longtime husband, Richard Colla, director and actor who died in 2021. The two have been married for more than 40 years.
The move of Days has General hospitalAs Alexander recalled, generated a “big press outcrop” and sent shock waves in the entertainment industry, and was not a decision that she made lightly because she did not want to leave the “charming, comfortable and loving” nest ” Days together.
At the time, General hospital was in a creative difficulty and in terms of notation, but quickly straightened the ship with a new chief writer and executive producer, as well as a love triangle simmered between Lesley d’Alexander, Rick Webber by Chris Robinson and the late Monica Quartmaine by Leslie Charleson. In 1976, Alexander winged up for Emmy Daytime for the role.
In 1984, shock waves spread again among soap fans, who protested the departure of Alexandre GH Due to the change in personal priorities and unsuccessful contractual negotiations (its character was killed). Meanwhile, Alexander appeared on soap Another world.
However, she returned to GH In 1996 – as her character was revealed to be alive and with her daughter Laura (Genie Francis) – Out of time in time until 2009. She returned again in 2013 for the semi -year -old of the show, as well as 2017, 2019 and her last appearance in 2021. Overall, the actress marked more than 1000 episodes with the series.
In a new interview with TV Insider, Francis remembered Alexander: “I loved him. She loved me. Acting, was directly printed by Denise Alexander.
Susan Seaform Hayes – her longtime friend and co -star on Days – paid tribute to Alexander, who was created as a rival on the screen of his character Julie Olson Williams. “Denise Alexander was a treasure friend and an actress to applaud. It was well established on the days when I joined the cast as Julie # 4 (replacement for 4 previous actresses). She looked (the delay Days Star) Billy (Hayes) and I fall madly in love and, being a romantic woman herself, encouraged us. Souvenirs as happy with his years in Salem and his great success at the General Hospital. We both started as a child actors, both had strong mothers and both were raised as Christian scientists in our first years. I was grateful for her wisdom, taste, humor and kindness every time I saw her. It was never enough. And my love for her will never be finished. ❤️ # Deniseexander, ”she wrote on Instagram.
In the meantime, GH Executive producer Frank Valentini wrote in an article by Social Media Remembrance: “I am really sorry to hear about the death of Denise Alexander. She broke the barriers on the screen and out of the screen, for almost five decades. General hospital Family, I extend my sincere sympathies to their family, friends and longtime fans. May it rest in peace.
