Actress Diane Delano dies at age 67, friend Stephanie Kramer dies announced Monday.
She reportedly lost a short battle with cancer.
Kramer, who starred in the Hunter series, said of Delano: “She was big and bold, and brought a sharp wit and perfect comic timing to every role. Her earthy, boisterous presence always made her stand out. She could own the room. She was one of a kind.”
Born on January 29, 1957 in Los Angeles, she has earned over 130 credits in television and film from 1983 to this year.
Delano made her television debut in an episode of “St. Elsewhere” (1983) and her film debut in the critically acclaimed “Heart Like a Wheel” (1983).
Among her many roles, she had a recurring role on “L.A. Law” (1987), played police officer Barbara Semanski in more than a dozen episodes of the hit series “Northern Exposure” (1991-1995), He was a regular on the cult series “Popular” (from 1999 to 2001).
In addition, Delano appeared in two different roles on Days of Our Lives (1994-2009) and recurred in Fumble Through the Pieces (2011-2013). He also appeared in films such as “A Mighty Wind” (2003). Christopher Guest, Jeepers 2 (2003), The Ladykillers (2004).
