Remembering Late Marla Adams' Y&R Journey Tribute to Dina Mergeron
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00:00 The soap industry just had another heartbreaking loss, and especially for the young and the
00:04 restless fans.
00:05 Marla Adams, also recognized as Dina Mergeron, has passed away and Y and her family is in
00:11 mourning.
00:12 So, in her remembrance, let's take a look back at her journey.
00:19 Marla Adams has been a soap icon since the late 60s and even after half a century, she
00:24 is still someone the fans can't seem to forget.
00:27 But sadly, the Emmy-winning actress passed away on April 25th in Los Angeles at the age
00:32 of 85.
00:33 Although the reason for her demise isn't out yet, what we do know is that she was one of
00:37 a kind actress.
00:38 Adams, born in Ocean City, New Jersey first got into the entertainment industry when she
00:42 won a pageant and became Miss Ocean City and Miss Cape.
00:45 She was even a runner-up for Miss New Jersey and was the Miss Diamond Jubilee Queen during
00:49 the 1954 celebration of the 75th anniversary of Ocean City's founding.
00:54 But her fame started when she did a Broadway show in 1958 alongside Alfred Lund and Lynn
00:59 Fontanne in The Visit and the 1961 feature film, Splendor in the Grass, with Natalie
01:04 Wood.
01:05 But it was when she was casted in The Secret Storm as Belle Clemens in 1968 that really
01:09 got her going especially in the soap industry.
01:12 She was such a fantastic actor that YNR had to bring her over and in 1982, Adams became
01:17 the iconic Dina, the distant Abbott family matriarch on YNR.
01:21 After leaving in 1986, she made a comeback in '91 and '96, causing quite the stir in
01:26 the Abbott household on The Young and the Restless.
01:29 Dina loved to shake things up between her ex-husband John and their kids, making life
01:33 chaotic for everyone involved.
01:35 Even in 2008, she popped back for a brief stint when Catherine Chancellor was presumed
01:40 dead.
01:41 But it was her return in 2017 that really made waves, earning her an Emmy nomination
01:45 for Best Supporting Actress.
01:47 Then in 2020, Adams announced she was leaving the show.
01:51 But not before she delivered an amazing performance, winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding
01:55 Supporting Actress in 2021 for her storyline dealing with Alzheimer's disease.
02:00 Beyond YNR, she's also been on other soaps like Generations as Helen Mullen, Beth Logan
02:04 in The Bold and the Beautiful, and last but definitely not the least, Claire McIntyre
02:08 on Days of Our Lives.
02:10 And it's not just daytime drama where she shines, she's had guest spots on classic shows
02:14 like The Golden Girls and Heart to Heart, adding her own flair to each role.
02:18 Even in primetime shows, she made her mark, appearing on iconic shows like The Love Boat
02:23 and Walker, Texas Ranger.
02:25 After the news of her passing YNR's official page also paid her a small tribute, and stars
02:29 like Jason Thompson, Eileen Davidson, Michael Damian, Melissa Ordway and more joined in
02:34 the comments to give out their condolences.
02:36 Brighton James wrote, "Marla will be missed and loved forever.
02:40 My deepest condolences to the family," while Laura Lee Bell said, "So sorry to hear.
02:44 Marla was such a bright light and so talented.
02:47 My condolences to her family."
02:49 Adams is survived by her daughter, Pam Oates, son Gunnar Garrett, and her grandchildren.
02:55 Our thoughts go out to all her family and loved ones.
02:58 Let's all join in the comments and send our love to her soul in the comments below!
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