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We have tragic news to report from today’s television world.
Annabelle Schofield – former model and star of the famous TV series Dallas – He passed away.
She was only 62 years old.
News of Schofield’s death comes as a courtesy Hollywood Reporterwhich reported that the actress died on February 28 in Los Angeles after a struggle with cancer.
Schofield gave fans frequent updates on her condition, revealing in January that she had undergone surgery to remove a tumor from her nasal cavity.
“It was so exciting to finally get this done, but I’m not out of the woods yet,” she said on January 20.
She continued, “I am very uncertain and now waiting to find out if I need more chemotherapy or radiation. I swear it will never end,” adding:
“Hopefully the MRI this week will reveal a nice, clear picture.”
Schofield also launched a GoFundMe to help defray the costs of her many treatments:
“I’m really tired of asking for help, but I have no choice until I can go back to work,” she wrote on the page.
The fundraiser, which will now help her family deal with funeral costs and other expenses, has raised nearly $35,000.
Born in Wales in 1963, Schofield began her career as a model and later appeared in popular television commercials, including one in which she asked:
“Excuse me, are those Bugle Boy jeans you’re wearing?”
Melissa Richardson, owner of Take Two agency in London, spoke with THR about Annabelle’s legacy in the fashion world:
“She was the pioneer of Take Two, and without her, we wouldn’t have gotten where we are. We loved her because she was funny, real, beautiful and down to earth,” Richardson said.
“She was nothing different from the sweet little 17-year-old Welsh girl I first met. She was loyal, directly interested and, above all, a raving beauty. She knew her craft. She was the best.”
Across social media, thousands paid tribute to Scofield, who embodied grace and elegance in everything she did.
Our thoughts go out to Annabel Schofield’s loved ones during this extremely difficult time.
