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Lee Lawson (October 14, 1941 – May 22, 2022) was an American stage, soap opera and television actress, best-known as Bea Reardon in Guiding Light (1981–1990)[1] and as Barbara Sterling in Love of Life. She also appeared on episodes of Maude and Kojak. Her last screen appearance came in an episode of the 1991 television series Reasonable Doubts.[2] Lawson had six Broadway credits.
Lawson was born in New York City. After years of acting, Lawson earned a doctorate in clinical psychology and had a second career as a psychologist and crisis counselor.[1] She was married to Joseph Bova and had three children.
She died in New York City on May 22, 2022, at age 80, of cancer and COVID-19.[3]
References
[edit]- 1 2 Quinn, Dave (May 25, 2022). "Lee Lawson, 'Guiding Light' Star, Dead at 83". People. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
- ↑ Lee Lawson, best known as Bea Reardon on Guiding Light, dies at 80
- ↑ Haring, Bruce (May 26, 2022). "Lee Lawson Dies: Star Of Soap 'The Guiding Light' And Broadway Veteran Was 80". Deadline. Retrieved March 17, 2026.
External links
[edit]- Lee Lawson at IMDb
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