'Gone too soon': Internet remembers 'One Life to Live' star Amanda Davies after sudden death at 42
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: The entertainment industry is mourning the untimely death of Amanda Davies, a familiar face from the long-running ABC soap opera 'One Life to Live'.
Amanda portrayed the teenage version of her real-life mother Erika Slezak's character, Victoria "Viki" Lord. Her sudden death at the age of 42 has left fans and colleagues in shock.
Tragic death of 'One Life to Live' star Amanda Davies, 42
Erika Slezak, 77, the iconic actress who portrayed Viki for a remarkable decade on the show, confirmed the heartbreaking news on the homepage of her official website. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time, and no details about the cause of Amanda's death have been disclosed.
Amanda Elizabeth Davies was born in 1981 to Erika Slezak and her husband, Brian Davies, a respected actor known for roles in notable films such as 'American Gigolo' (1980), 'Convoy' (1978), and 'The Age of Innocence' (1993).
In the soap opera world, Amanda made significant contributions by portraying her mother's character in flashbacks in 2002 and during the show's brief revival as a web series in 2013. Erika Slezak, a Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress, played Viki on 'One Life To Live' for an illustrious four decades.
This tragic event follows another sorrowful loss within the 'One Life To Live' family. On Christmas Eve, Puerto Rican actor Kamar de los Reyes, known for his role as cop Antonio Vega, died at the age of 56 after a brief battle with cancer.
Amanda Davies leaves behind a grieving family, including her mother, her 85-year-old father Brian Davies, and her 43-year-old brother Michael.
Internet grieves the untimely death of Amanda Davies
The unexpected tragedy has left the internet in mourning.
As news of Amanda's untimely death circulated, the online community joined in expressing their grief and paying tribute to the late actress. The sentiments shared reflect the shock and sorrow felt by many who admired Amanda's contributions to the entertainment world.
"Gone too soon," remarked one user. Another user noted, "Another 'died suddenly' with no known cause," emphasizing the mystery around the circumstances of the death.
Someone else wrote, "Another one too young."
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