Marla Adams, Dina Abbott from ‘The Young and the Restless’, dies at 85

Marla Adams, best known for her role as matriarch Dina Abbott Mergeron on the soap opera “The Young and The Restless,” has died. She was 85.

Adams died Thursday in Los Angeles, according to an obituary shared by a representative for “The Young and the Restless.” A cause of death was not given.

USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Adams for comment.

After appearances on stage and screen, including a 1958 production of “The Visit” on Broadway and the 1961 Natalie Wood drama “Splendor in the Grass,” Adams became a fixture on daytime television with roles in “General Hospital’ and ‘The Secret Storm’. .”

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In 1983, Adams landed the role of Mergeron on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless,” playing the mother of siblings Ashley Abbott (Eileen Davidson), Traci Abbott (Beth Maitland) and Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman). The actress worked on the romantic drama for 37 years, appearing occasionally on the series and returning full-time in 2017.

Adams was nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series at the 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards and won the award at the 2021 awards.

“On behalf of the entire company of ‘The Young and the Restless,’ we extend our deepest condolences to Marla’s family,” Josh Griffith, executive producer and head writer of “The Young and the Restless,” said in a statement. “We are so grateful and in awe of Marla’s incredible performance as Dina Mergeron, as both Marla and Dina left an unforgettable mark on ‘Y&R.’ “

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In addition to ‘The Young and the Restless’, Adams also appeared in the major soap operas ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’, ‘Days of our Lives’, ‘Generations’ and ‘Capitol’.

Adams is survived by her children, daughter Pam Oates and son Gunnar Garat.

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