Veteran actress Diane Delano, whose unforgettable performances in Northern Exposure and Popular left an indelible mark on television, has died at the age of 67. Her agent, Dennis Sevier, announced her passing, which occurred in Los Angeles on December 13, following a brief illness. The precise cause of her death remains undisclosed.

‘Whenever Diane entered a room, her presence was unmistakable. She brimmed with vitality and passion for acting, and her absence will be keenly felt,’ Sevier remarked. Delano’s distinguished career includes noteworthy roles such as Sergeant Barbara Semanski in Northern Exposure and Roberta ‘Bobbi’ Glass in Popular, the former running from 1990 to 1995. Her repertoire also boasts appearances in films and series like The Wicker Man, Days of Our Lives, St. Elsewhere, L.A. Law, and Perfect Strangers, as reported by People.

Besides her on-screen roles, Delano’s voice brought characters to life in animations such as Teen Titans and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Her talent earned her an Indie Series Award for her role in the TV movie Fumbling Through Pieces. Recently, in 2019, she garnered the Best Ensemble Prize at the Los Angeles Film Awards for her work in Relish. Her last role was in the bluegrass musical comedy Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints, which premiered in May.

(With inputs from agencies.)