Soap Star Eileen Fulton Dies at 91 After 50 Years on As the World Turns

Eileen Fulton, best known for her portrayal of Lisa Miller on the soap opera As the World Turns, died at age 91 after a period of declining health. She first appeared on the show in 1960 and remained a cast member until the show ended in 2010, making her one of the longest-serving soap opera actors in U.S. television history. Fulton was credited with originating the daytime television 'vixen' trope through her character's transformation from a sweet girl next door to a conniving, bad girl persona, which became iconic. Throughout her career, she earned multiple accolades including Daytime Emmy nominations, a Lifetime Achievement Award, and induction into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. In addition to her acting career, Fulton was a writer and cabaret performer, appearing on Broadway and off-Broadway stages, and authoring several books. She retired in 2019 and moved back to her hometown of Asheville, North Carolina, where she passed away.