R.I.P. Elizabeth Taylor

Star Returns for Myrtle's Funeral!

As previously reported, AMC will be dedicating the entire show on December 19 in tribute to Eileen Herlie (Myrtle). The PVB has learned that Francesca James (Kelly) will return for the show. In addition to Myrtle being Kelly's surrogate mother on AMC, the two shared a very close relationship off screen until Eileen's passing on October 8.

We will also be treated to another visit from Ghost Aggie (Agnes Nixon) on this show, as well as an array of carnival workers!

Eileen Herlie, Remembered

So many of you have asked and now it's been confirmed. AMC will dedicate the December 19 show to the late Eileen Herlie (Myrtle) who passed away on October 8 from complications of pneumonia.

On December 18, Erica will phone Zach with the news of Myrtle's passing. Then on December 19, those closest to her, Erica, Zach, Bianca and Opal, will all receive gifts from Myrtle and look back at their time with her in flashbacks as the town gathers for a memorial service at Zach's newly rebuilt casino. Zach names a room at the casino in her honor, the "Fargate Carnival Room." Oh my, I'm crying already!

AMC Loses A Legend

The beautiful and talented Eileen Herlie (Myrtle) passed away on October 8 from complications of pneumonia. She will be greatly greatly missed.

Eileen was born in Glasgow, Scotland on March 8, 1918. She studied theatre and appeared in small roles in movies. But she got her big break when she was cast opposite Laurence Olivier in the film version of Hamlet in 1948. She played Hamlet's mother Gertrude even though she was 13 years younger than Olivier!

She appeared on Broadway as well, most notably in the musical Take Me Along which she was nominated for a Tony for.

In 1976 she made the leap to the small screen and debuted as former carnival worker, Myrtle Fargate. She endured everyone as the ultimate den mother at the boarding house where just about everyone has lived at one time or another. And has been surrogate mother to, most recently, Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) and confidant to Zach Slater (Thorsten Kaye).

In 1984, 1985 and 1986 she was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in the Best Supporting Actress category. And she is one of only a few actresses ever to appear on the three soaps (AMC, Loving and OLTL) as the same character.

Eileen has been married, but was divorced and has no children. She is survived by her brother Alfred as well nieces and nephews.

Eileen's legend will live on in the hearts of AMC fans who will never forget Myrtle's wise advice and calming influence in the chaotic world of Pine Valley.

Please enjoy this wonderful scene between Myrtle and Zach. Their scenes always brought a smile to my face.