Soap Star Andrea Evans Dies at 66 Holding Daughter’s Hand – Updated
Andrea Evans has died aged 66. She was a phenomenal actress who starred in “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “DeVanity,” and “One Life to Live.”
Evans portrayed Fay Morrison Wheeler in the NBC series “The Awakening Land,” a role that became her television debut in 1978.
Andrea Evans’ promotional portrait for NBC’s “Passion” taken on July 12, 2005 | Source: Getty Images
Evans’ representative, Nick Leicht, announced that the actress died at her home on July 9, 2023. The “Hit List” star died following a battle with breast cancer.
The actress’s husband, Stephen Rodriguez, released an emotional statement where he called his wife a “remarkable individual.” Evans’ daughter Kylie Rodriguez, 19, also shared a statement, saying her mother’s death had altered her world forever and that words weren’t enough to showcase the intensity of her pain.
Kylie remembered Evans as a mother who had a vibrant spirit, infectious laughter, and boundless love. She added that Evans left a mark on everyone who was fortunate to know and interact with her.
In 2022, Evans and Kylie got matching tattoos on the teenager’s 18th birthday. The tattoos, drawn on their ankles, were heart-shaped, with each other’s first name initials.
Andrea Evans in Hollywood, California on October 23, 2017 | Source: Getty Images
Andrea Evans Taught Her Family Resilience
Evans’ husband and daughter said the actress taught her family resilience as she battled breast cancer with courage. Rodriguez noted that Evans had unshakeable strength, positivity, and indomitable spirit, and everybody who knew the soap star adored her.
He also said Evans put on a fearless fight against breast cancer up to her death. His wife inspired the family to hold on to hope as she tackled a relentless disease.
Andrea Evans in Glendale, California, on April 27, 2004 | Source: Getty Images
Rodriguez and Evans married in spent 30-plus years together, a period where Evans showed what a great mom and wife she was. Rodriguez called his wife his rock, noting that as much as cancer killed her, it didn’t kill her spirit. He observed that Evans’ spirit will live on in the lives of every person she inspired.
In Evans’ daughter’s statement, the teenager shared that her mom showed incredible strength as she battled cancer with grace and determination. Despite the pain and uncertainty Evans faced, she cherished every moment. Kylie also revealed how her mom taught her to find joy even in the darkest hours, adding, “We held hands until the very end.”
Kylie thanked her family, friends, and community for supporting her as she mourned her mother. She was also immensely grateful to the healthcare professionals that took care of her mom.
The 19-year-old said that as much as her mom was...
