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Metro
2 hours ago
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- 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
Los Angeles Times
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
Eileen Fulton, ‘As the World Turns' soap star, dies at 91
Actor Eileen Fulton, known for her long-running role as Lisa Grimaldi on the CBS soap opera 'As the World Turns,' has died at 91. Fulton died July 14 in Asheville, N.C., after a period of declining health, according to an obituary posted by Groce Funeral Home in North Carolina. She would become one of the longest-serving soap opera actors, playing Lisa with only a few interruptions from 1960 until the show's end in 2010. Fulton played the character as a villain, telling The Times in 1990 that Lisa was initially 'a conniving, screaming witch' who 'lied and wanted everything her way,' a characterization that led fans to scorn her. Throughout the course of the show, Lisa was married eight times. But over time, Lisa evolved and 'matured and learned from her mistakes.' Fulton said she began to receive 'love letters' from fans who admired the character's spunk. Fulton was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. Fulton was born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty on Sept. 13, 1933 in Asheville. The daughter of a Methodist minister and a public school teacher, she graduated from Greensboro College in 1956 with a bachelor's degree in music and performed in an outdoor drama in North Carolina before moving to New York to pursue a career in acting, according to her obituary. She later adopted the stage name Eileen Fulton, and in 1960, she was cast in the drama 'Girl of the Night.' In addition to her soap opera career, Fulton had a cabaret act for years in New York and Los Angeles. She retired in 2019 and moved to Black Mountain, N.C. She is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, a niece and other family members.
Scottish Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Beloved star who played iconic role for incredible 50 years as the first soap ‘vixen' dies aged 91
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BELOVED soap opera star who played an iconic character for 50 years has died, aged 91. Eileen Fulton, best known for her on and off portrayal of Lisa Miller in the popular show As the World Turns, died on July 14 in her hometown of Ashville, North Carolina. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 4 Eileen Fulton has died, aged 91 Credit: The Mega Agency 4 The iconic actress was best known for her work on As the World Turns Credit: Alamy 4 She died in her hometown in North Carolina Credit: Alamy Her tragic passing came "after a period of declining health", Groce Funeral Home's obituary for her said. Fulton popularised her character Lisa with a "bad girl" aesthetic, winning the hearts of many at home - from 1960 all the way until 2010. The star previously revealed that her character had been written as a more innocent "sweet girl next door" figure. But after delivering her lines in a more "conniving" manner to make Lisa more interesting, the writers picked up on the idea and played into it. READ MORE CELEBRITY NEWS TRAGIC LOSS Pokemon star and legendary voice actor who played fan-favourite characters dies Her character was renowned for her "vixen" vibe - and Time magazine once described Fulton's interpretation of Lisa as a "superb****h". Later on in the show, Lisa became a more gentle dame, with her personality maturing as both the actress and character grew older. At one point during the show, Fulton famously had a "grandma clause" locked into her contract. This would have prevented the character of Lisa from having grandchildren - out of fear that it would make her seem old or irrelevant. Her iconic portrayal of Lisa on As the World Turns earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1988 and 2004. Fulton and Don Hastings - who played her first husband on the show - were also both given Lifetime Achievement honors at the Daytime Emmys. Eighties TV star with A-list actress daughter and famous ex passes away aged 78 after year-long battle with cancer Eileen Fulton was born as Margaret McClarty in Asheville in 1933. She moved homes frequently as a child due to her dad's vocation as a Methodist priest. By the age of two, she was already keen on acting. She interrupted one of her dad's services by singing the old folk song Shortnin' Bread - and the endured the resulting spanking, she told the Washington Post. Fulton majored in music at Greensboro College and her dad got her a job in a church choir. But she was dead-set on moving to New York City - with big dreams of "being the greatest actress on Broadway". She studied under renowned acting teachers Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg, as well as modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. And her journey continued after embarking on a showbiz career that finally took off in 1960 - when she was cast on As the World Turns. For the next 50 years, she repeatedly left the show. But she always wound up coming back - on one occasion commenting: "I've quit forever three times." Early on in the show, Fulton worked tirelessly to juggle the soap and the stage. She would film by day - acting in such shows as The Fantasticks - and act by night, in the Broadway production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for example. Her most enduring role, however, will always be known as her chic and ruthlessly conniving portrayal of Lisa on As the World Turns. Fan-favourite Lisa made a whopping eight thousand appearances on the show - cementing herself as a core presence on the soap opera. She was known for her quick-thinking improvised quips while performing live - and her character even got a brief spin-off called Our Private World in 1965. Alongside her soap work, she performed a touring cabaret act. She one said: "I love to sing. I love to make the audience cry. Of course, then I have to cheer them up." Fulton also wrote a string of novels during the 1980s and 1990s - including six murder mysteries and a roman à clef called Soap Opera. She is survived by one of her two brothers, both of her sisters-in-law and her niece, as well as a grandnephew and grandniece.
The Sun
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beloved star who played iconic role for incredible 50 years as the first soap ‘vixen' dies aged 91
A BELOVED soap opera star who played an iconic character for 50 years has died, aged 91. Eileen Fulton, best known for her on and off portrayal of Lisa Miller in the popular show As the World Turns, died on July 14 in her hometown of Ashville, North Carolina. 4 4 Her tragic passing came "after a period of declining health", Groce Funeral Home 's obituary for her said. Fulton popularised her character Lisa with a "bad girl" aesthetic, winning the hearts of many at home - from 1960 all the way until 2010. The star previously revealed that her character had been written as a more innocent "sweet girl next door" figure. But after delivering her lines in a more "conniving" manner to make Lisa more interesting, the writers picked up on the idea and played into it. Her character was renowned for her "vixen" vibe - and Time magazine once described Fulton's interpretation of Lisa as a "superb****h". Later on in the show, Lisa became a more gentle dame, with her personality maturing as both the actress and character grew older. At one point during the show, Fulton famously had a "grandma clause" locked into her contract. This would have prevented the character of Lisa from having grandchildren - out of fear that it would make her seem old or irrelevant. Her iconic portrayal of Lisa on As the World Turns earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination in 1988 and 2004. Fulton and Don Hastings - who played her first husband on the show - were also both given Lifetime Achievement honors at the Daytime Emmys. Eighties TV star with A-list actress daughter and famous ex passes away aged 78 after year-long battle with cancer Eileen Fulton was born as Margaret McClarty in Asheville in 1933. She moved homes frequently as a child due to her dad's vocation as a Methodist priest. By the age of two, she was already keen on acting. She interrupted one of her dad's services by singing the old folk song Shortnin' Bread - and the endured the resulting spanking, she told the Washington Post. Fulton majored in music at Greensboro College and her dad got her a job in a church choir. But she was dead-set on moving to New York City - with big dreams of "being the greatest actress on Broadway". She studied under renowned acting teachers Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg, as well as modern dance pioneer Martha Graham. And her journey continued after embarking on a showbiz career that finally took off in 1960 - when she was cast on As the World Turns. For the next 50 years, she repeatedly left the show. But she always wound up coming back - on one occasion commenting: "I've quit forever three times." Early on in the show, Fulton worked tirelessly to juggle the soap and the stage. She would film by day - acting in such shows as The Fantasticks - and act by night, in the Broadway production of Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? for example. Her most enduring role, however, will always be known as her chic and ruthlessly conniving portrayal of Lisa on As the World Turns. Fan-favourite Lisa made a whopping eight thousand appearances on the show - cementing herself as a core presence on the soap opera. She was known for her quick-thinking improvised quips while performing live - and her character even got a brief spin-off called Our Private World in 1965. Alongside her soap work, she performed a touring cabaret act. She one said: "I love to sing. I love to make the audience cry. Of course, then I have to cheer them up." Fulton also wrote a string of novels during the 1980s and 1990s - including six murder mysteries and a roman à clef called Soap Opera. She is survived by one of her two brothers, both of her sisters-in-law and her niece, as well as a grandnephew and grandniece.
Daily Record
a day 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."
