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1931
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2023
Ellen Holly Obituary
Ellen Holly was an actress who starred as Carla Gray-Hall on "One Life to Life," becoming the first Black star of a daytime soap opera.
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Jennifer
December 25, 2023
Celebrating the life of a very talented actress Ellen Holly. My Sincerely Sympathy Condolences to the Ellen Holly´s Family, Hollywood Industry as we are all the passing and she will never be forgotten. May your family be surrounded by the comfort along with love and laughter by god. Ellen Holly was on Guiding Light from 1989-1993 as Judge Collier, I was a big fan of Guiding Light until they off the show. My thoughts, prayers with you and your family.
RIP
Owen Levy
December 13, 2023
Ellen had been in my thoughts lately. We met in the 1960's on the NY Shakespeare Festival Mobile Unit tour of Henry V. I was a summer apprentice and she was co-starring with Robert Hooks, Lynn Hamilton and Charles Durning. All my breaks were spent in the ladies dressing trailer talking and laughing and listening to their stories. It's a summer fondly remembered. Ellen will be missed. Condolences.
CS
December 12, 2023
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Ellen Holly. What a legacy she has left for others who followed. May God give your family comfort as you mourn her loss.
RAB
December 10, 2023
Such a beautiful woman and a very talented actress. She truly was a joy to watch. So many enjoyed watching her over the years. Heartfelt condolences to the Holly family, May God help you all as you go through your time of grief. You are not alone in your pain, so many are sharing your pain with you.
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Robyn
December 10, 2023
A trailblazer that opened doors for so many that came after her. She made history and left her mark in the soap opera industry and beyond. Sincere condolences to the Holly family. May God be with you all, so very sorry for your loss.
RH
December 9, 2023
Deepest condolences to the family in your loss of Ellen. May the God of tender mercy and ALL comfort, comfort you during this time.
Teresa Gates
December 8, 2023
I remember her from One Life to Live. I always thought that she was so pretty. I hadn't seen her in many yrs, after I stopped watching soap operas. I'm sorry to hear of her passing.
RIP
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