Northern Exposure & Days of Our Lives star Diane Delano dies at 67 following brief illness as tributes pour in
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THE actress Diane Delano, who starred in the hit show Northern Exposure, has died at the age of 67. Her team confirmed she died in Los Angeles on Friday following a brief illness, per TMZ. Delano played the cop Barbara Semanski on Northern Exposure, which aired between 1990 and 1995.
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She also starred in hit shows such as NCIS, Days of Our Lives, and Two and a Half Men. Delano made 21 appearances in Days of Our Lives between 1994 and 2009, according to her IMDB profile. Delano also appeared in hit TV series such as Desperate Housewives.
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She starred in one episode of the program in 2006. Delano also appeared in children's TV series, such as the Disney Channel show Wizards of Waverly Place and the animation Ben 10: Alien Force. Delano was best known for her roles in the 2004 movie The Ladykillers and the 2006 horror film The Wicker Man, which also featured Nicholas Cage.
Fans have paid tribute after news of the actress' death emerged. "Just heard the news that Diane Delano has died," one fan said. "I am actually heartbroken.". More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos.
