Rebecca Balding, an actress best known for her work on the TV shows “Soap” and “Charmed,” passed away on Monday, according to her husband, actor-director James L. Conway, who spoke to Deadline. She was 73. In Park City, Utah, Balding lost her fight with ovarian cancer, according to Conway.
Balding, who was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, in 1948, began her career on the stage there before moving to Hollywood. There, she landed a number of TV roles, beginning with a two-episode role as a Russian spy in “The Bionic Woman.” However, her role as attorney Carol David in 19 episodes of “Soap” from 1977 to 1981 is probably what makes her most well-known.
‘Charmed’ Star Rebecca Balding Dead At 73 Years Old
Balding made an appearance in “Charmed’s” first season episode in 1998. Later, she returned to the series in a different capacity, serving from 2002 until the show’s conclusion in 2006 as Alyssa Milano’s boss. The drama “Yesterday’s Dreams” from 2005 was her most recent film appearance.
She starred alongside notable actors like Andy Griffith and James Cromwell in the 1977 film ‘Deadly Game’ and went on to appear in horror films like ‘Silent Scream and ‘The Boogens’.
Balding is survived by Conway, her daughters — Sarah and Kathleen — and grandkids.
We wish her family and friends the best in these difficult time. May she rest in peace. She was 73.
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