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Eileen Fulton, ‘As the World Turns’ soap star, dies at 91

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Actress Eileen Fulton, famously recognized for portraying Lisa Grimaldi in the long-running CBS daytime drama “As the World Turns,” passed away at the age of 91.

On July 14, Fulton passed away in Asheville, North Carolina, following a spell of deteriorating health, as mentioned in an obituary published by Groce Funeral Home in North Carolina.

For nearly five decades, starting from 1960 up until the series finale in 2010, Fulton portrayed the role of Lisa with only brief absences. Initially, she played a malevolent character, admitting to The Times in 1990 that Lisa was “a manipulative, shrieking sorceress” who “lied and demanded things her way,” which caused many viewers to dislike her. Over the years, her character got married a total of eight times on the show.

With passage of time, Lisa transformed and “grew and learned from her own errors.” Fulton noted that she started getting heartfelt letters from admirers who appreciated the character’s spirit.

1998 saw Fulton’s enshrinement in the Soap Opera Hall of Fame, while he was bestowed with a Daytime Emmy for Lifetime Achievement in 2004.

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In 1998, Fulton became a member of the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. Four years later, in 2004, he received the Daytime Emmy Award for Lifetime Achievement.

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Back in 1998, Fulton was honored with induction into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame. In 2004, his career achievements earned him a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award.

Born on the 13th of September, 1933, in Asheville, Margaret Elizabeth McLarty was her given name. Her father was a Methodist minister, and her mother was a dedicated public school teacher. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in music from Greensboro College in 1956. Prior to moving to New York City to chase her acting dreams, she showcased her talents in an outdoor drama production in North Carolina. As stated in her obituary, these were the details of her life.

Later on, she chose the stage name Eileen Fulton, and it was in the year 1960 that she was given a role in the play titled “Night’s Girl.”

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In the later part of her career, she decided to be known as Eileen Fulton, and in 1960, she landed a role in the play called “The Night’s Girl.

Apart from starring in soap operas, Fulton also ran a cabaret show for quite some time in both New York City and Los Angeles.

In the year 2019, she chose to retire and relocate to Black Mountain, North Carolina. Her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, a niece, and other relatives are among those who continue to live on.

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2025-07-20 21:31

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