We'll Miss You, Darlene

I'm sad to report that Darlene Conley, who played Sally Spectra on "The Bold and the Beautiful," has passed away. The news was shocking because she had just undergone surgery for stomach cancer, and her prognosis was good. She died on Jan. 14, 2007, and is survived by her son, Raymond Woodson; her ex-husband, Bill Woodson; her sisters Carol Fontana and Sharon Wilson; many nieces and nephews; her longtime friend and caretaker, Eva Hansen; and her manager of 24 years, Sandra Siegal.

She also leaves behind her CBS family. Darlene played the one-of-a-kind, brassy Sally Spectra on "B&B" from 1988-2006. Sally started out as the Forrester family's biggest rival, but later became their friend.

I'll be writing a tribute to Darlene in my Daytime Dial newspaper column. I hope I can do her justice.

Darlene Conley (Sally Spectra, "B&B") Emergency Surgery

Darlene Conley, who plays the one-of-a-kind Sally Spectra on "The Bold and the Beautiful," was recently diagnosed with stomach cancer and underwent emergency surgery, but fortunately her prognosis is good. Doctors expect her to fully recover, and she is undergoing chemotherapy and radiation therapy.

If you would like to send a card expressing your warm wishes to Darlene, "B&B" has provided the following contact information:

Darlene Conley
c/o The Bold and the Beautiful
7800 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036