American television actress Marla Adams has passed away at 85. The star passed away on Thursday in Los Angeles, reports confirm. Marla was most known for her run of 37 years as Dina Abbott Mergeron on the television show The Young and the Restless.
Josh Griffith, the head writer and executive producer of the show, expressed his grief and sent support to her family from the cast and crew. He also added that her performance on the show has been incredible, leaving an unforgettable mark.
Actress Kate Linder, who played the role of Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless penned down a note on her co-star’s demise. “My heart and love go out to the friends and family of #MarlaAdams. It has been an honor to have known and worked with her for many years! @YRInsider #yr51 She will be sorely missed,” she wrote.
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Before captivating audiences in The Young and the Restless, the actress honed her craft on Broadway. She appeared alongside legendary performers Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne in the 1958 production of The Visit at the Morosco Theatre. She then went on to star as Belle Clemens in the popular daytime drama The Secret Storm.
Marla, who took on the role of Dina Abbott Mergeron in 1983, also received the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2021. She was previously nominated for it in 2018.
In addition to television shows, the actress has been a part of films including Splendor in the Grass, Special Delivery and Gotcha!
Marla is survived by her children Pam Oates and Gunnar Garat, grandchildren Gefjon and Stone, and her great-grandson Remi.