Patricia Crowley, remembered for her roles on Port Charles, Dynasty, and Generations, has died at 91, leaving behind a decades-long legacy on screen.
The soap opera world is remembering actress Patricia Crowley, who passed away on September 14 at the age of 91, just two days before what would have been her 92nd đđąđ«đđĄday. Known affectionately as Pat, the actress enjoyed a remarkable six-decade career that spanned film, television, and daytime drama, including Port Charles, Generations, and Dynasty.
From Film to Television Stardom
Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in 1933, Crowley moved to New York City to pursue acting and found early success. At just 20 years old, she earned a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year after standout performances in Forever Female and Money From Home. Her career flourished as she moved seamlessly between film and television.
Audiences came to know her best from the sitcom Please Donât Eat the Daisies, where she starred as Joan Nash from 1965 to 1967.
Soap Opera Roles
Crowley first dipped into the world of primetime soaps in 1984 with a short stint on Falcon Crest, followed by a 10-episode run on Dynasty in 1986 as Emily Fallmont. Emilyâs affair with Ben Carrington added drama to her marriage with Senator Buck Fallmont, solidifying Crowleyâs knack for soap-style storytelling.
In 1989, she joined the groundbreaking NBC daytime soap Generations, playing wealthy matriarch Rebecca Whitmore.
In 1997, Crowley took on what would become her most memorable soap role â Mary Scanlon on the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles. As a retired nurse and mother to Joe and Frank Scanlon, Mary anchored the new series with warmth and gravitas. Her romance with Victor Collins (Nicholas Pryor) led to a wedding in 1999, cementing her place in the showâs legacy. She remained on Port Charles until its finale in 2003 and reprised Mary briefly on GH.
Crowley closed out her daytime career in 2005 with a guest role on The Bold and the Beautiful as Natalie DeWitt, mother to Morgan DeWitt (Sarah Buxton).
A Lasting Legacy
In addition to her soap opera contributions, Crowley appeared in dozens of television series and films, including Melrose Place and Beverly Hills, 90210. Her work left a lasting mark across genres and generations.
Crowley is survived by her husband, Andy Friendly; son Jon; daughter Ann; five grandđ€đ©đȘđđ„ren; and four great-grandđ€đ©đȘđđ„ren. She passed away of natural causes, according to her family.
Soap Hub sends heartfelt condolences to her loved ones during this time.
