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Diane Delano
1957 - 2024
Diane Delano
1957 - 2024
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BORN
1957
DIED
2024
Diane Delano Obituary
Diane Delano was a veteran actress best known for her roles as Barbara Semanski, the Alaskan state trooper on the quirky "Northern Exposure," and science teacher Bobbi Glass on the teen drama "Popular."
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11 Entries
Christopher Delano
January 20, 2025
My truly beautiful talented cousin I love you, I'll always cherish my memories of hanging out with you at Universal watching you play the western show to our crazy meet ups at the St.James hotel with Rita Rod and Ronny. God bless you.
Dennis Raley
December 25, 2024
I was a classmate of Diane´s at drama school.After school I did a couple of showcases with her.We did well with the first one and were offered the second for free.Diane was fun to work with. I never got the chance to work with her at the Academy and was grateful to get the chance. She had a huge personality and I always thought she was funny. I know she will be missed.
Cokie
December 24, 2024
DD: She had fine voice as Stompa for Superman: The Animated Series or as Officer Barry for Saved by the Bell: The New Class
Noelle (Houser) Smith
December 24, 2024
To The family and especially Rick (Ricky) Sparks I will definitely miss Diane our friendship together at Christopher Columbus Jr High School in the 1970's will always be remembered. Her gentle giant protectiveness of me was always appreciated no one messed with me when she was there (they knew better) lol. We reconnected about 10 years ago and started sending Christmas cards to each other, boy I am really going to miss them. I cried when I saw her listed on the "find a grave " website and was shocked and I hollered "NO" at only 1 month and 4 days apart in age (mine is Christmas day) we were very close. I loved her and will miss her very much.
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Noelle (Houser) Smith
December 24, 2024
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
RB
December 23, 2024
Prayers for the Delano family, so very sorry for your loss. May God be with you all.
NANCY MULLIS
December 19, 2024
I really Loved to watch her in
"Northern Exposure" she was one of reasons I watched that show. She had some Great lines and she made me laugh! Forever remembered.
RR
December 19, 2024
A talented actress that played such a variety roles throughout her career. She was great on "Northern Exposure", so many loved her in that role. Sincere condolences to the Delano family, so very sorry for your loss, May God be with you all to help you through this very difficult time.
AJ
December 18, 2024
DIANE WAS AN OUTSTANDING ACTRESS. EVERY CHARACTER SHE PORTRAYED WAS MEMORABLE. SHE WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED BY HER MANY ADMIRERS AND FANS. AJ, AUSTERLITZ, NY
Bill Robertson
December 18, 2024
Diane was truly authentic. As an artist, she was fearless. Such a big hearted woman who always had a smile, a kind word, and a hug for you. I'm honored to have known her. Peace & Love
Mr. Jr.
December 18, 2024
My condolences.
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