Eileen Fulton, the iconic actress who originated the “vixen” character Lisa Miller on CBS’s As the World Turns, has passed away at the age of 91. Fulton’s remarkable career spanned over five decades, making her one of the longest-tenured soap opera stars in U.S. TV history.
Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville, North Carolina, in 1933, Fulton graduated from Greensboro College with a degree in music before pursuing an acting career. She studied under renowned coaches Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg at the Neighborhood Playhouse and later transitioned to her stage name.
Fulton’s breakthrough role as Lisa Miller on As the World Turns, which she played from 1960 to 2010, earned her numerous accolades, including a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. She was also inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998.
Apart from acting, Fulton was an accomplished writer and singer. She co-authored two autobiographies, How My World Turns and As My World Still Turns, as well as several murder-mystery novels. Her legacy extends beyond her acting career, having brought a unique dynamic to the soap opera genre.
Fulton retired in 2019 and passed away on July 14 at the age of 91, leaving behind her family, including her brother, niece, and children. Her contributions to the world of soap operas will be remembered for generations to come.
Source: https://deadline.com/2025/07/eileen-fulton-dead-as-the-world-turns-star-1236462954