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Pink Villa
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kirsten Storms Reacts to Days of Our Lives Co-Star Drake Hogestyn's Sudden Death: ‘I Don't Feel Like…'
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of death. Kirsten Storms reflected on the death of her former TV dad and Days of Our Lives co-star, Drake Hogestyn. The actress worked with the late veteran star from 1999 to 2004. In a conversation with Insider TV, Storms shared that the news did not feel real to her. The actress revealed that she got to know the late actor personally during their time on the sets of the daily soap. Hogestyn passed away in September 2024 after suffering from pancreatic cancer. The actor was 70 at the time of his death. While talking to the media portal, the actress revealed, 'I think because I hadn't seen him in a while, I feel like it's not real that he's gone.' She further stated, 'He just was my favorite person there and a legend. So happy and always in a good mood. And prepared.' Storms shared that the late actor gave his 100% at his work and that she was really sad when she heard the news of Hogestyn passing away. Apart from sharing a close bond with the actor, the Zenon alum revealed that she even dated Hogestyn's son. Elaborating on the statements, the actress noted, 'I dated Drake's son, Ben [Hogestyn] for a couple of years, and I got to spend a lot of time with Drake and his family.' The late veteran actor was one of the prominent people in the show and played the character of John Black for 38 years. In his statement to People Magazine, the executive producer of Days of Our Lives stated that Hogestyn was an ultimate team player, and he will be dearly missed. The producer, Ken Corday, mentioned, 'There are not sufficient words to express how deeply he will be missed. His impact on our show, personally and professionally, was profound and will forever remain unmatched." Speaking about her time on the show, Kirsten Storms shared that it was her first time playing the role at such an intense pace. She also won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Child Actor in 2001.
Daily Mail
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Star of popular long-running soap opera Knots Landing is seen on a VERY rare outing in LA... can you guess who?
This Canadian actress is best known for portraying Jill Bennett, the dangerous love interest of Gary Ewing (Ted Shackelford), on the popular soap opera, Knots Landing. She appeared on the long-running drama from 1985 to 1989 and won a Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villain: Prime Time in 1990. She memorably died in season 10 from the Dallas spin-off after accidentally locking herself in the trunk of Gary's car while attempting to frame him for kidnapping her. While she elected to step out of the spotlight more than two decades ago, the star, 68, was recently spotted on a rare outing in Los Angeles, California. She was lending a helping hand to the Beverly Hills-based animal rescue organization, The Amanda Foundation, where she serves as the president. On her latest sighting, the performer was seen in front of the Amanda Spaymobile, a mobile surgical unit that offers free procedures and vaccinations for pet owners. This Canadian actress is best known for portraying Jill Bennett, the dangerous love interest of Gary Ewing (Ted Shackelford), on the popular soap opera, Knots Landing Can you guess the star? If you said Teri Austin, you're absolutely right! In 2001, Austin left acting and began working as animal activist. When asked about her favorite part of the job in 2021, she said: 'My favorite thing is seeing animals in distress and being able to rescue them and take them out of the distress.' In addition to providing services for the public, the Amanda Spaymobile partners with LA shelters to provide spay andneuter services to dogs and cats. Austin 'worked with Los Angeles Councilmember Mark Ridley-Thomas to create an ordinance that would require all dogs and cats over four months to be spayed, neutered, and licensed,' according to The Beverly Hills Courier. 'I told the Councilman that the Amanda Foundation would buy the Spaymobile, and we would hire and train the staff, and we would work the program, and we would ask the city to pay a portion of what it costs to give this service,' she told the outlet. Prior to moving to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career, the former actress was the co-host of the Canadian reality series Thrill of a Lifetime. Austin was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Her other credits include Quantum Leap, Seinfeld, Matlock, Murder, She Wrote, L.A. Law, Beverly Hills, 90210, Models Inc., The Vindicator and Raising Cain. Knots Landing, which aired from 1979 to 1993 on CBS, was a spin-off of Dallas. Her character died after attempting to frame Gary (Shackleford) for trying to kidnap her by bounding and gagging herself while hiding in his trunk. As she waited for the police to 'rescue' her, she died after choking on her own vomit.
Scottish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Eighties sex symbol, 84, looks like she's ageing backwards 35 years after show exit
The actress was the inspiration for Grease's Sandy knot a day older Eighties sex symbol, 84, looks like she's ageing backwards 35 years after show exit Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THIS retro soap opera star has barely aged a day since she first appeared on the US small screen. The blonde bombshell is best known for playing trouble-maker Abby Cunningham on primetime soap opera and Dallas spin-off Knots Landing. 6 Hollywood star Donna Mills has barely changed after three decades Credit: BackGrid 6 The Knots Landing star has wowed fans with her ageless appearance Credit: BackGrid The star won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villainess three times in 1986, 1988, and 1989. Looking fresh and glowing, US star Donna Mills turned heads on a night out after having dinner with a friend in West Hollywood. The 84-year-old wore her long blonde hair down and curled with a dash of natural make-up. Looking chic in a monochrome outfit, the star wore black knee-high boots, black trousers and a black suit jacket. She accessorised with a black and white star-patterned shirt and matching handbag, with a necklace and earrings. Speaking recently on the Knots Landing podcast We're Knot Done Yet, Donna opened up about plastic surgery with her former co-stars Joan Van Ark and Michele Lee. Mills explained: "I think there's a certain point where it's really helpful, probably in your 40s. Then it lasts you longer. "It keeps you younger-looking longer. Don't do it too much. If you do it too much, it's ugly and horrible." She continued: "Back when I was in my 40s, on Knots Landing, yes, I did a lift," she said. "And it was subtle, but it lasted, you know. And I haven't done anything since. Nothing since then. "But, you know, that's why I say I think it's better to do it then and don't think about doing it anymore when you're older. Donna Mills stars as Abby Cunningham in Knots Landing "Also, skin isn't as pliable when you're older, so you can get kind of pulled looking." One of her old classmates was Jim Jacobs, the co-creator of iconic movie Grease, who based the character of Sandy on her and used her 'as his model'. She previously told followers on social media: "Does the character Sandy from Grease look similar to me? Here's why! "Did you know that I went to school with Jim Jacobs?" "I didn't know it at the time, but I found out years later," she said. "I was the original Sandy." Hollywood beauty Donna Mills starred alongside Clint Eastwood in 1971's crime thriller Play Misty For Me as his girlfriend. She also starred on Broadway in Woody Allen's comedy Don't Drink the Water in 1966. She most recently appeared in Jordan Peele's 2022 horror movie Nope. 6 Donna on the Hollywood red carpet in 2024 Credit: Getty 6 Actors Donna, Michelle Lee and Joan Van Ark have spoken about plastic surgery Credit: Getty 6 Donna as Abby on Knots Landing in 1987 Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Eighties sex symbol, 84, looks like she's ageing backwards 35 years after show exit
THIS retro soap opera star has barely aged a day since she first appeared on the US small screen. The blonde bombshell is best known for playing trouble-maker Abby Cunningham on primetime soap opera and Dallas spin-off Knots Landing. 6 Hollywood star Donna Mills has barely changed after three decades Credit: BackGrid 6 The Knots Landing star has wowed fans with her ageless appearance Credit: BackGrid The star won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villainess three times in 1986, 1988, and 1989. Looking fresh and glowing, The 84-year-old wore her long blonde hair down and curled with a dash of natural make-up. Looking chic in a monochrome outfit, the star wore black knee-high boots, black trousers and a black suit jacket. Read more She accessorised with a black and white star-patterned shirt and matching handbag, with a necklace and earrings. Speaking recently on the Knots Landing podcast We're Knot Done Yet, Donna opened up about plastic surgery with her former co-stars Joan Van Ark and Michele Lee. Mills explained: "I think there's a certain point where it's really helpful, probably in your 40s. Then it lasts you longer. "It keeps you younger-looking longer. Don't do it too much. If you do it too much, it's ugly and horrible." Most read in Celebrity She continued: "Back when I was in my 40s, on Knots Landing, yes, I did a lift," she said. "And it was subtle, but it lasted, you know. And I haven't done anything since. Nothing since then. "But, you know, that's why I say I think it's better to do it then and don't think about doing it anymore when you're older. Donna Mills stars as Abby Cunningham in Knots Landing "Also, skin isn't as pliable when you're older, so you can get kind of pulled looking." One of her old classmates was Jim Jacobs , , who based the character of Sandy on her and used her 'as his model'. She previously told followers on social media: "Does the character Sandy from Grease look similar to me? Here's why! "Did you know that I went to school with Jim Jacobs?" "I didn't know it at the time, but I found out years later," she said. "I was the original Sandy." Hollywood beauty Donna Mills starred alongside Clint Eastwood in 1971's crime thriller Play Misty For Me as his girlfriend. She also starred on Broadway in Woody Allen's comedy Don't Drink the Water in 1966. She most recently appeared in Jordan Peele's 2022 horror movie Nope. 6 Donna on the Hollywood red carpet in 2024 Credit: Getty 6 Actors Donna, Michelle Lee and Joan Van Ark have spoken about plastic surgery Credit: Getty 6 Donna as Abby on Knots Landing in 1987 Credit: Getty 6 Clint Eastwood and Donna in 1971's crime thriller Play Misty For Me Credit: Universal Studios
The Sun
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Eighties sex symbol, 84, looks like she's ageing backwards 35 years after show exit
THIS retro soap opera star has barely aged a day since she first appeared on the US small screen. The blonde bombshell is best known for playing trouble-maker Abby Cunningham on primetime soap opera and Dallas spin-off Knots Landing. 6 6 The star won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villainess three times in 1986, 1988, and 1989. Looking fresh and glowing, US star Donna Mills turned heads on a night out after having dinner with a friend in West Hollywood. The 84-year-old wore her long blonde hair down and curled with a dash of natural make-up. Looking chic in a monochrome outfit, the star wore black knee-high boots, black trousers and a black suit jacket. She accessorised with a black and white star-patterned shirt and matching handbag, with a necklace and earrings. Speaking recently on the Knots Landing podcast We're Knot Done Yet, Donna opened up about plastic surgery with her former co-stars Joan Van Ark and Michele Lee. Mills explained: "I think there's a certain point where it's really helpful, probably in your 40s. Then it lasts you longer. "It keeps you younger-looking longer. Don't do it too much. If you do it too much, it's ugly and horrible." She continued: "Back when I was in my 40s, on Knots Landing, yes, I did a lift," she said. "And it was subtle, but it lasted, you know. And I haven't done anything since. Nothing since then. "But, you know, that's why I say I think it's better to do it then and don't think about doing it anymore when you're older. Donna Mills stars as Abby Cunningham in Knots Landing "Also, skin isn't as pliable when you're older, so you can get kind of pulled looking." One of her old classmates was Jim Jacobs, the co-creator of iconic movie Grease, who based the character of Sandy on her and used her 'as his model'. She previously told followers on social media: "Does the character Sandy from Grease look similar to me? Here's why! "Did you know that I went to school with Jim Jacobs?" "I didn't know it at the time, but I found out years later," she said. "I was the original Sandy." Hollywood beauty Donna Mills starred alongside Clint Eastwood in 1971's crime thriller Play Misty For Me as his girlfriend. She also starred on Broadway in Woody Allen's comedy Don't Drink the Water in 1966. She most recently appeared in Jordan Peele's 2022 horror movie Nope. 6 6 6 6
