‘Dynasty’ Star Pat Crowley Dies At 91

Pat Crowley, the Golden Globe-winning actress who delighted audiences for decades, has died at the age of 91. Her son, Jon Hookstratten, confirmed that the actress passed away of natural causes in Los Angeles, just two days shy of her 92nd birthday.

With a career spanning 60 years, Pat Crowley became best known for her starring role as Joan Nash in the 1960s sitcom Please Don’t Eat the Daisies and later for her appearances in the hit series Dynasty. Her passing marks the end of a remarkable career that left an enduring imprint on both television and film.

A Television Favorite Across Decades

Crowley’s career reached its stride in the 1960s, when she charmed audiences in Please Don’t Eat the Daisies from 1965 to 1967. She became a familiar face on the small screen, appearing in guest roles on popular shows like Hawaii 5-0 and Columbo. In 1986, she took on the role of Emily Fallmont in Dynasty, appearing in ten episodes as the wife of Senator Buck Fallmont and mother of Clay and Bart.

According to the New York Post, her soap opera work added even more to her legacy. Pat Crowley starred in Generations from 1989 to 1990 and later played Mary Scanlon in over 250 episodes of Port Charles between 1997 and 2003. In 2005, she joined The Bold and the Beautiful as Natalie DeWitt, continuing to captivate viewers well into her later years.

A Lifetime Of Accomplishments

Born in Olyphant, Pennsylvania, in 1933, Crowley followed her sister Ann to New York City and quickly carved out a path for herself on Broadway. After joining the chorus of Oklahoma!, she became a lead in Southern Exposure before transitioning to television with early appearances on CBS’ The Ford Theatre Hour alongside Jack Lemmon and Jack Albertson.

Her breakout came in 1954 when she won a Golden Globe for New Star of the Year following standout performances in Forever Female and Money From Home. Later in life, Crowley continued to appear on screen, with her final role in the 2012 film Mont Reve. She is survived by her husband, Andy Friendly; her two children, Jon and Ann; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Pat Crowley leaves behind a legacy defined by talent, longevity, and a deep connection to audiences across generations.