'Gone too soon': Internet pays tribute to 'One life to live' star Amanda Davies after sudden death at 42

Amanda Davies portrayed the teenage version of her real-life mother Erika Slezak's character Victoria 'Viki' Lord on the long-running ABC soap opera
PUBLISHED JAN 30, 2024
Internet is grieving the untimely death of Amanda Davies (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images for Sport Industry Awards)
Internet is grieving the untimely death of Amanda Davies (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images for Sport Industry Awards)

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

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‘One Life to Live’ star Amanda Davies, daughter of soap legend Erika Slezak, is dead at 42 (@amandadcnn/Instagram)

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

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 'One Life to Live' star Amanda Davies was 42 (Anthony Harvey/Getty Images for Sport Industry Awards)

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."

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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