General Hospital alum Randall England has died after a battle with esophageal cancer. He was 75.
“Of all his roles, being a father and ‘Pappaw’ to his grandchildren meant the most to him,” England’s family wrote in an obituary shared on Wednesday, November 11.
The soap star, widely known for his captivating portrayal of Jack Slater in the ABC daytime drama, died on September 25 while surrounded by loved ones in Los Angeles, California.
England played the villainous character during an eight-month run on GH from 1984 to 1985. His character Jack claimed to be a flourishing film producer upon his arrival in Port Charles, but it’s later revealed that he’s actually a jewel thief.
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The obituary noted that England was an “accomplished baseball and football player” before he made a name for himself in Hollywood.
“A fateful trip to New York City changed the course of his life,” per the obit, which stated that England dabbled in modeling and traveled the world, touching down in London, Zurich and Milan. He expanded his résumé with advertising and commercial work over the years, ranging from campaigns with Viceroy cigarettes, Dunlop tires, Michelob and PlayStation.
After a successful audition landed him a role in Los Angeles, the actor finally found the place he’d eventually call homee. Randall planted roots in Beverly Hills and remained there for 40 years.
He tied the knot with Jennifer Leigh Herreras in 1987. Two years later, the couple welcomed a daughter, Micaela Rae, in 1989.
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Throughout his career, he secured many notable film rules. England was cast in Beverly Hills Chihuahua, Hellborn, Skyscraper, Dream Machine and Shiner.
He also secured TV roles on The Young and the Restless and Baywatch. Fans even recognize the actor from his music video cameo for Maroon 5’s “Sugar.”
Described as someone who was “charming, loving, and generous with his time and energy,” his loved ones said that “Randall was someone people could count on.”
“Friends, family, and former students have remembered his authenticity and the steady presence he offered in their lives,” the obituary continued. “He offered encouragement and advice freely. His legacy lives on in the people he loved, taught and supported.”
In the wake of his death, England’s family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network.
