The world of soap operas and television has lost one of its beloved stars as Andrea Evans, best known for her roles in “The Young and the Restless,” “One Life to Live” and “Passions,” has tragically died at the age of 66. Her manager Nick Leicht confirmed the heartbreaking news on Monday, July 10, leaving fans and colleagues to mourn the loss of the talented actress who left an indelible mark on the world of daytime dramas.
Andrea Evans’ career has spanned several decades, and her talent has shined brightly in some of the most iconic soap operas in television history. While her roles were varied, she had a knack for portraying complex and memorable characters that endeared her to audiences around the world.
Don Carroll, Evans’ former manager, who also confirmed the news, said she died on July 9 after a long battle with cancer.
Evans had a distinguished acting career that spanned from the late 1970s to 2018 and included roles on popular NBC and ABC soap operas.
Born in Illinois in 1957, Evans was used to the limelight by competing in several pageants as a young child. But it was her portrayal of unstable teenager Tiny Lord in the 1978 TV series One Life to Live – a role she would occasionally reprise until 2011 – that made her famous as an actress.
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From 1983 to 1984, Evans starred in One Life to Live alongside Patty Williams of The Young and the Restless and Rebecca Hotchkiss from 2000 to 2008.
On Mother’s Day 2004, Evans and her second husband, Los Angeles attorney Stephen Rodriguez, adopted a child they named Kylie.
According to Evans’ former manager, who spoke to People, she was a kind and sensitive person who treated the people in her life like family.
According to Carroll, who spoke with PEOPLE, Evans kept a close circle of friends and treated those close to her like family. According to many people, she must be extremely similar to the TV personalities she portrayed. In fact, she had the most fun while visiting Disneyland with her daughter, Kylie, wearing a beanie, no makeup, and braids in her hair.
I am so sorry to learn of Andrea Evans’ passing. Andrea was already a huge star when my career began at OLTL. She was always kind, gracious, and so fun to work with. A daytime legend who will be missed very much. My sympathies to her friends and family. pic.twitter.com/Y6EbGc3t38
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) July 10, 2023
Many people sent heartfelt condolences to the star on social media, including Frank Valentini, former executive producer of One Life to Live and current executive producer of General Hospital. So sorry Andrea Evans has passed away, he wrote on Twitter. Andrea had already established herself as a huge star by the time I started working at OLTL.
He continued that she was always kind and pleasant to deal with. An absolute midday legend that is sadly missing. I feel sorry for her family and friends.
Evans’ former Passions co-star Eric Martsolf called the late actress “fiercely responsible” in a Facebook post Monday, saying she convinced the actor “that working at Daytime doesn’t have to feel like work at all.”
The first line of the post read: “We have lost Andrea Evans.” I will miss the sparkle in her eyes when she smiled, which always seemed to be there. May you rest in peace, Andrea, and know that we are grateful for all that you have done.
When we consider Andrea Evans’ remarkable career and her impact on the world of soap operas, it’s clear that her legacy will live on. Her ability to breathe life into complex characters and her warm, compassionate personality off screen left an indelible mark on those who had the privilege of knowing her.
At this time of loss, our hearts go out to the family, friends, colleagues and devoted fans of Andrea Evans as they mourn the passing of the beloved soap opera icon. While she may no longer grace our screens, her memory will live on through her work and the joy she brought to the world of entertainment. Andrea Evans, rest in peace and be forever remembered and cherished for all you have contributed to the world of daytime drama.
Our thoughts are with the family, friends, co-workers and supporters of Andrea Evans at this terrible time.