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Eva LaRue empty-handed at the 53th Daytime Emmy awards

11/02/2026

The 53rd Daytime Emmy awards ceremony was held on October 30 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles.
This year, few former Santa Barbara cast members were among the nominees.
However, Eva LaRue (ex-Margot Collins) could be spotted in the guest performer category for her role as Natalia Rogers-Ramirez in General Hospital.
Unfortunately, the actress went home empty-handed. Perhaps better luck next year ?

Homage : Jon Cypher (1932-2026)

08/12/2026

Jon Cypher, who played Dr. Arthur Donnelly between 1988 and 1989, passed away on August 03.
Like many actors, he began his career in theater and then television. In 1977, he joins his first soap opera, As the World Turns, where his character had a love affair with the one played by none other than... Judith McConnell ! From 1981 to 1987, he plays Chief Fletcher Daniels in the police drama Hill Street Blues, then joins Santa Barbara in 1988 as the father of Heather and Michael Donnelly. He stays for four months, then reappears the following year for a few weeks for the birth of Heather's baby.
In 1990, he ventures into comedy with the sitcom Major Dad, and continues his career in television and theater until 2004.
Married since 1986 to the same woman, Jon Cypher died at his home at the age of 94.

Marcy Walker and A Martinez talk to the fans

06/10/2026

This past Sunday, June 07, Marcy Walker and A Martinez shared their Santa Barbara memories for two and a half hours in a chat organized by Melissa Braverman, an American fan.
Participation in this special chat cost $100, with the money having to go to Marcy Walker to help her with expenses related to health issues.
For $50, the chat can still be viewed online for a limited time.

Homage : Ronnie Schell (1931-2026)

17/06/2026

Few actors played more than one role on Santa Barbara. This was the case for Ronnie Schell, who passed away on June 12.
In 1985, he portrayed the unforgettable and delightfully outrageous Frank Armsted, the milkman hired by Lionel to seduce Augusta during her period of blindness. Thanks to his comic timing and infectious good humor, he was invited back in 1988 to reprise the role during Gina and Keith's wedding storyline, in which Frank takes Keith hostage a few hours before the ceremony. Then, in yet another completely unexpected return, the actor reappeared at Christmas 1989 as Paddy, Cruz's guardian angel who helps restore his will to live.
Born in 1931, Ronnie Shell enjoyed a long career as an actor, particularly on television, while also performing as a stand-up comedian, notably in Las Vegas even in recent years. American audiences also recognized his voice from numerous animated series and commercials.
A devoted husband and father of two sons, Ronnie Schell was 94 years old.

Homage : Frank Salisbury (1930-2026)

03/25/2026

Writer Frank Salisbury, who worked on Santa Barbara from 1984 to 1991, has passed away. It is his longtime partner, Peter, who shared the sad news with us.
Frank began his career as a writer in the world of soap operas with The Edge of Night in the early 1970s, before continuing with General Hospital in 1976, then As the World Turns, Guiding Light, and Capitol, until 1984 when he joined Santa Barbara just a few days after its debut.
After a long career writing soap operas as well as stage plays, he retired and moved to Vancouver, Canada.
Frank Salisbury passed away on March 20 2026, he had just celebrated his 96th birthday. All our thoughts to his partner, Peter.

Lane Davies in a Dobson play

02/18/2026

Lane Davies (ex-Mason Capwell) is still active in theater. This April he will be directing a play written by... Jerome Dobson, the creator of Santa Barbara !
Plot Twist tells the story of a play within a soap opera, where reality, writing, and fiction intertwine.
Lane will direct the play with his company Conasauga Shakespeare Coalition for six performances, between April 24 and May 02, at Synchronicity Theatre in Atlanta.
American friends, enjoy the show !

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