britse sterschutter van dallas en de catwalk stierf jong

2026-03-04 roddel

Londen, donderdag, 5 maart 2026.
Annabel Schofield is op 62-jarige leeftijd overleden in Los Angeles. De Britse actrice en topmodel was bekend van haar rol als Laurel Ellis in de serie ‘Dallas’. Ze speelde daarin tegenover tv-legende Larry Hagman. Voor het grote publiek kwam ze uit de anonimiteit, maar in de jaren tachtig was ze al een internationaal gezicht in de modewereld. Ze pronkte op de covers van Vogue en werkte voor merken als Yves Saint Laurent, Versace en Revlon. Schofield leed aan hersenkanker. Dat bleek pas toen ze openlijk haar strijd ging delen. Op sociale media en via een GoFundMe-pagina gaf ze updates. Kort voor haar dood volgde een spoedoperatie aan een tumor in haar neus. Haar vechtlust raakte duizenden mensen wereldwijd. Collega’s noemen haar een ‘woeste schoonheid’ en een trouwe ziel. Naast acteren werkte ze ook achter de schermen bij films als ‘Doom’ en ‘The Brothers Grimm’.

early fame and international recognition

Annabel Schofield rose to prominence in the 1980s as a sought-after model based in London. Born on September 4, 1963, in Llanelli, Wales, she quickly gained attention in the European fashion circuit [1]. She appeared on the covers of prestigious publications such as Italian and German Vogue [2][3]. Major luxury and beauty brands including Yves Saint Laurent, Versace, Revlon, and Boots No. 7 featured her in advertising campaigns [1][3]. Her striking presence and versatility established her as a leading figure in global fashion during that era [GPT].

transition to acting and role in dallas

Building on her modeling success, Schofield transitioned into acting, training at a New York-based institution before landing roles on screen [3]. Her most recognized performance came in the iconic American prime-time soap opera “Dallas”, where she portrayed Laurel Ellis across twelve episodes [3][5]. In the series, she acted opposite television legend Larry Hagman, who played J.R. Ewing [2][5]. Although her time on the show was brief, it significantly raised her profile among mainstream audiences beyond the fashion world [1][3].

life beyond the spotlight and creative ventures

Beyond acting, Schofield expanded her involvement in entertainment by working behind the scenes in film production [1][3]. She contributed to productions such as “The Brothers Grimm” (2005), “Doom” (2005), and “City of Ember” (2008) [3][5]. In 2010, she founded Bella Bene Productions in Burbank, focusing on commercials, music videos, and fashion projects [3]. Demonstrating her literary ambitions, she published the semi-autobiographical novel “The Cherry Alignment” in 2013, dedicating it to actor Heath Ledger [3].

public battle with terminal illness

Schofield publicly documented her health struggles after revealing in June 2025 that her cancer had metastasized to her brain [4]. Earlier in December 2023, she announced her initial diagnosis and began fundraising via a GoFundMe campaign aimed at covering medical costs [4]. By March 4, 2026, the campaign had raised over $34,000 toward its $40,000 target [4]. She detailed treatments including chemotherapy and a December 2025 operation to remove a mass near her eyes [4]. In January 2026, she underwent emergency surgery to excise a large tumor from her nasal cavity [6].

final days and widespread mourning

Annabel Schofield passed away on February 28, 2026, in Los Angeles at the age of 62 [1][3][5]. Her declining condition was visible in her final social media posts, where she described feeling physically unstable and emotionally strained [4][6]. Friends and colleagues noted her resilience and grace under pressure [1][7]. Melissa Richardson, founder of London’s Take Two Agency, remembered her as “funny, authentic, beautiful, and grounded”—someone whose loyalty remained unchanged since her early modeling days [1][7]. Tributes poured in globally, highlighting her impact across industries [GPT].

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