Annabel Schofield, the actress and model best known to many fans for her memorable run on Dallas, has died after battling cancer. She was 62.
The Welsh star made a lasting impression during the hit soap’s 11th season, where she appeared in 12 episodes as Laurel Ellis, sharing the screen with Larry Hagman’s legendary J.R. Ewing. While her time on the series was relatively brief, it helped cement her place in the world of glamorous TV drama.
Schofield also built a film career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in movies including Solar Crisis, Dragonard, and Eye of the Widow. Her striking screen presence and polished style made her a natural fit for the era’s dramatic and visually bold productions.
Before making her mark in American television and film, Schofield was already a familiar face in London’s fashion world. She was a standout in the city’s modeling scene and earned high praise from industry insiders for her beauty, poise, and influence.
“She was one of David Bailey’s favorites and appeared in countless shoots for Italian Vogue,” Melissa Richardson, former owner of London’s Take Two Agency, said of Schofield. “She was the forerunner of Take Two—without her, we could never have made it as we did.”
Later in life, Schofield stepped away from acting and moved behind the camera. In 2010, she founded Bella Bene Productions, where she worked as an executive producer. The company focused on commercials, music, and fashion projects, a fitting next chapter for someone whose career began in front of the lens.
From runway success to soap opera fame and creative work behind the scenes, Schofield built a career that stretched across multiple industries. Her death marks the loss of a stylish and versatile talent who left her mark in both fashion and entertainment.
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