Creator of All My Children, Agnes Nixon, dies aged 93
THE creator of All My Children and One Life To Live, Agnes Nixon has passed away at the age of 93.
Creator of All My Children, Agnes Nixon, dies aged 93
The "queen of soap opera" died at a retirement community in Haverford, Pennsylvania on Wednesday, her family confirmed.
Her son, Bob Nixon, explained that she had checked herself into the facility to regain her strength for a planned book tour for her memoir My Life To Live.
He added that the cause of death was not immediately known.
Speaking about his mother, he said: "She was a really great wife, mother and human being – but above all, a writer. She was writing up until last night."
Agnes died at a retirement community in Pennsylvania
Agnes received six Daytime Emmy Awards throughout her career
Agnes created two of the longest-running soap operas in the history of American television as well as Guiding Light and As the World Turns.
She received six Daytime Emmy Awards, fiver Writers Guild of America prizes and was inducted into the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences' Television Hall of Game.
Following the news of Agnes' death, many of those who worked with her throughout her career were quick to pay tribute to the star.
Disney CEO Bob Igor told USA Today: "It is with a heavy heart I mourn the passing of television pioneer Agnes Nixon, someone I was proud to call a friend.
She passed away at the age of 93
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Her son revealed hat her case of death was not immediately known
"Agnes' impact on daytime television and pop culture is undeniable. She was the first to champion socially relevant topics, and the towns and characters Agnes brought to life leave an indelible imprint on television that will be remembered forever."
All My Children star Aiden Turner tweeted: "Sad to hear of the passing of #agnesnixon. It was an honour to be "one of her children" thank you for all the memories."
Cameron Mathison shared: "RIP Agnes Nixon. It was such a pleasure to know you and be part of your Pine Valley family."