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Metro
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
TV soap legend Eileen Fulton died aged 91
Soap star Eileen Fulton has died at the age of 91. The actress, best known for her role as Lisa Miller in As the World Turns, died on July 14 in Ashville, North Carolina, after a period of declining health. Eileen's family confirmed her death on the Groce Funeral Home website, also revealing the funeral will be held on August 9. Eileen's family have asked for donations to be made to the Reverend James B. McLarty Music Scholarship, or the Margaret Glenn McLarty '28 and Eileen Fulton Music Scholarship Fund instead of sending flowers. Actress Eileen first appeared in soap As the World Turns in 1960. She remained a member of the cast until 2010, when the CBS show went off air. The star departed the show numerous times, but loved returning. As a result of the 50 years she spent in the show, Eileen became one of the longest-serving soap actors in US TV history. She was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998, and received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. The star was raised in Ashville and moved to New York after graduating with a music degree in 1956. In New York, Eileen studied with acting coaches Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg at the Neighbourhood Playhouse. More Trending She also worked with dance teacher Martha Graham. Her feature debut was in Girl of the Night, in 1960. Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! In 1970, Eileen co-wrote her first autobiography called How My World Turns. 25 years later, she published another, called As My World Still Turns. She was also passionate about murder-mystery, writing a series of books dedicated to the genre, as well as a novel called Soap Opera. View More » As the World Turns aired on CBS from 1956 to 2010. It was a sister show to soap opera Guiding Light, and followed the Hughes, Snyder and Walsh families who lived in Oakdale. MORE: TNA Slammiversary sees WWE icon, 48, return to calls for 'one more match' MORE: Dog the Bounty Hunter's grandson, 13, shot dead by own father in 'tragic accident' MORE: Ellen DeGeneres would 'love' British talk show as she moves on from bullying scandal
Daily Record
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Soap legend Eileen Fulton dies at age of 91 as family confirm sad death
The 91-year-old first appeared in As the World Turns in May 1960, remaining in the cast until the CBS show went off air in September 2010. Soap star, Eileen Fulton has sadly died at the age of 91. The iconic soap star was best known for her work as the first bad girl of daytime television for her role as Lisa Miller in As the World Turns. Eileen sadly passed away on 14 July in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of 91 following a period of declining health, her family confirmed on the Groce Funeral Home website, sharing that her funeral service will be held on August 9. The 91-year-old first appeared in As the World Turns in May 1960, remaining in the cast until the CBS show went off air in September 2010, reports the Mirror. While she did exit the soap three times, including when she took time out to film her own primetime spin-off Our Private World, she always returned to the soap that made her famous. Her 50-year stint on the series made her one of the longest-starring soap actors in US TV history, despite the role initially being created as a short-term character. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Eileen - whose real name was Margaret Elizabeth McLarty - was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. She co-wrote her first autobiography, How My World Turns, in 1970 and jointly wrote her second, As My World Still Turns, 25 years later. Eileen also wrote a series of murder-mystery books and a novel titled Soap Opera. She retired in 2019 and moved back to North Carolina. Eileen is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, niece Katherine Morris and their children, and her sister-in-law Chris Page McLarty. The actress was married and divorced three times over the years. Instead of flowers, Eileen's family has asked for donations to be made to the Reverend James B. McLarty Music Scholarship, or the Margaret Glenn McLarty '28 and Eileen Fulton Music Scholarship Fund. Reminiscing about her As The World Turns character, Eileen once said, "She's a romantic, that's why she falls in love so much."
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Soap icon Eileen Fulton dies at age of 91 as family confirm sad death
Actress Eileen Fulton has sadly died at the age of 91. The iconic star was best known for her work as the first bad girl of daytime television for her role as Lisa Miller in As the World Turns. Eileen sadly passed away on 14 July in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of 91 following a period of declining health, her family confirmed on the Groce Funeral Home website, sharing that her funeral service will be held on August 9. Eileen first appeared in As the World Turns in May 1960, remaining in the cast until the CBS show went off air in September 2010. Her 50-year stint on the series made her one of the longest-starring soap actors in US TV history, despite the role initially being created as a short-term character. Eileen - whose real name was Margaret Elizabeth McLarty - was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Eileen was raised in Asheville and moved to New York to pursue an acting career after graduating from Greensboro College with a music degree in 1956. While in NYC she studied with famed acting coaches Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg at the Neighborhood Playhouse, as well as dance teacher Martha Graham, and her feature debut came in 1960 in Girl of the Night. Eileen was also a writer and singer and performed a cabaret act for years in venues in both New York and Los Angeles. At one point during her time on As the World Turns - which was then broadcast live - she was also appearing on Broadway in Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf and in off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks. She co-wrote her first autobiography, How My World Turns, in 1970 and jointly wrote her second, As My World Still Turns, 25 years later. Eileen also wrote a series of murder-mystery books and a novel titled Soap Opera. She retired in 2019 and moved back to North Carolina. Eileen is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, niece Katherine Morris and their children, and her sister-in-law Chris Page McLarty. Instead of flowers, Eileen's family has asked for donations to be made to the Reverend James B. McLarty Music Scholarship, or the Margaret Glenn McLarty '28 and Eileen Fulton Music Scholarship Fund.
Perth Now
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Eileen Fulton dies aged 91
Eileen Fulton has died. The veteran actress - who was known as the first bad girl of daytime television for her role as Lisa Miller in As the World Turns - passed away on 14 July in Asheville, North Carolina, at the age of 91 following a period of declining health, her family announced in an obituary. Eileen joined As the World Turns in May 1960 until the CBS show went off air in September 2010, making her one of the longest-starring soap actors in US TV history, despite the role initially being created as a short-term character. The actress - whose real name was Margaret Elizabeth McLarty - was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Eileen was raised in Asheville and moved to New York to pursue an acting career after graduating from Greensboro College with a music degree in 1956. In the Big Apple, she studied with famed acting coaches Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg at the Neighborhood Playhouse, as well as dance teacher Martha Graham, and her feature debut came in 1960 in Girl of the Night. Eileen was also a writer and singer and performed a cabaret act for years in venues in both New York and Los Angeles. At one point during her time on As the World Turns - which was then broadcast live - she was also appearing on Broadway in Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolf and in off-Broadway musical The Fantasticks. She co-wrote her first autobiography, How My World Turns, in 1970 and jointly wrote her second, As My World Still Turns, 25 years later. Eileen also wrote a series of murder-mystery books and a novel titled Soap Opera. She retired in 2019 and moved back to North Carolina. Eileen is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, niece Katherine Morris and their children, and her sister-in-law Chris Page McLarty.
CNA
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Private dining duo Justin and Eileen show off Tiong Bahru
Private chef Justin Leong and his wife Eileen showcase Tiong Bahru's blend of heritage and creativity. From the old market to trendy new spots, there's always something to discover in this hood.
