Actress Diane Delano, Star of “Northern Exposure”, Dies at 67

Diane Delano.
Diane Delano. (PHOTO: VIA TMZ, Getty)

Diane Delano, a well-known actress from the TV show Northern Exposure and the movie The Wicker Man, has passed away at the age of 67.

Her representative shared that Diane died on Friday at her home in Los Angeles after a short illness. The exact cause of her death has not been announced yet.

Diane was best remembered for her role as St. Barbara Semanski in Northern Exposure, a popular CBS television show in the 1990s. She also played Sister Beech in the 2006 movie The Wicker Man, which starred Nicolas Cage.

Over her long career, Diane appeared in many well-known TV shows. These included Days of Our Lives, Popular, St. Elsewhere, L.A. Law, and Perfect Strangers. Her performances showed her ability to play many different types of characters, from funny to serious.

Diane also acted in several movies. In 2004, she starred alongside Tom Hanks in The Ladykillers. Recently, she appeared in Paradise: A Town of Sinners and Saints, which came out in 2024.

Besides acting on screen, Diane was also a voice actor. She brought characters to life in animated shows like Teen Titans and Batman: The Brave and the Bold. These roles helped her connect with younger audiences.

Diane Delano was known for her strong voice, talent, and dedication to her work. She left a lasting impact on both TV and movies, and her work will be remembered by fans for years to come.

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