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Annabel Schofield, a renowned supermodel and actress best known for her role in “Dallas,” has passed away at the age of 62 following a courageous battle with cancer.
Schofield, celebrated for her appearances on the cover of Vogue and her work with high-profile brands like Yves Saint Laurent, died on February 28 in Los Angeles, according to reports from the Hollywood Reporter.
In a heartfelt GoFundMe update, Schofield disclosed that in July, she received the devastating news that her cancer had metastasized to her brain, marking a significant turn in her three-year struggle with the disease.
Born in Wales, Schofield graced numerous commercials, representing iconic brands such as Rimmel, Revlon, and Boots No.7 throughout her illustrious modeling career.
She gained widespread recognition for her memorable appearance in a Bugle Boy Jeans television commercial, where she famously inquired, “Excuse me, are those Bugle Boy jeans you’re wearing?” while cruising in a black Ferrari through the desert.
Schofield moved to Los Angeles and played Laurel Ellis in “Dallas”, appearing in 12 episodes of the beloved series in 1988, according to her IMDB.
She also appeared in “Dragonard,” “Solar Crisis” and “Eye of the Widow” and in an episode of “Dangerous Curves” in 1992.
Schofield also turned her hand to production as she was part of the team for the movies “The Brothers Grimm,” “Doom” and “City of Ember,” according to her IMDB.
Away from the movie set, she documented her cancer battle with a series of posts on GoFundMe.
Her last post was on Jan. 18, where she told her fans she had surgery removing a large mass in her nasal cavity.
She said she was feeling “pretty wobbly and weak” but was relieved she could breathe through her nose.
Melissa Richardson, the owner of the Take Two Agency — the firm that represented Schofield early in her career — has led the tributes.
“She never changed from the sweet little 17-year-old Welsh girl I first met,” she said.
“She was directly loyal, caring, and above all, a raging beauty. She knew her craft. She was the best.”