Soap Actress Ellen Holly Dies

[setsuna16]

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Ellen Holly, widely considered to be the first black soap opera star, passed away in her sleep on December 6th

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[better2beloved]

Rest in paradise🕊️

[oatmealcrispcer]

Rest in peace.

Worth noting that “widely considered to be the first black soap opera star” is meant as in “starring role”, as in she was one of the leads, not the first Black performer to appear on a daytime soap.

[dazzled_eyes]

Rest In Peace to another talented trailblazing actress. Paul Rauch was despicable.

[paisleystars]

I’m so proud that once she left acting she became a public library librarian. Having just retired myself after 29 years and 7 months as a library worker makes me proud that she was one too.

[my_dear_watson7]

May her memory be a blessing, it sounds like she had an amazing career, not just as an actress but as a librarian as well.