'Baywatch' actor Randall England dies at 75
What's the story
Randall England, a veteran actor, model, writer, and producer who was known for his role Jack Slater in the popular soap opera General Hospital, passed away on September 25 in Los Angeles. He died of esophageal cancer at the age of 75. The news was confirmed by his family recently, per Deadline. England's career spanned several decades with notable roles in television series and films such as Baywatch and Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
Career highlights
Career spanned several decades
Born on September 22, 1951, in Oklahoma City, England graduated from the University of Oklahoma.
He started his career as a model in the early 1970s and later ventured into acting.
His acting credits include roles in All My Sons, The Glass Menagerie, and Anton Chekhov's The Three Sisters.
He also pursued music under the name RAE.
Notable roles
Most notable roles in 'General Hospital,' 'Baywatch'
England is best remembered for his role as the villain Slater in General Hospital, a character he played for 31 episodes between 1984 and 1985.
He also had a memorable role as Blake Sloan in two episodes of the original Baywatch series during the 1990s.
His last credited acting work was in the film Shiner (2018).
Personal life
Memorial donations to be made to cancer NGO
England is survived by his daughter Micaela Reed (Sam), grandchildren Katherine and Julian, mother Catherine Burgess, sister Linda Baker, and other relatives.
His family has mentioned that memorial donations can be made to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network (ECAN).