General Hospital Actor Randall England Dead at 75 After Esophageal Cancer Battle
A career-defining soap role
England first appeared on General Hospital in 1984 as a stranger who came to Port Charles pretending to be a film producer. He played Jack Slater for nearly a year, until the character was killed in a shootout. Beyond the soap, England appeared on Dallas, The Young and the Restless and Baywatch. His credits also included the 2003 film Hellborn, 2008’s Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Maroon 5’s 2015 music video for “Sugar.”
From Oklahoma to Beverly Hills
Born in Oklahoma City in 1951, England started out as a model before studying acting in New York. His obituary said a short trip to Los Angeles for an audition became a home, and he settled in Beverly Hills.
His family remembered him for his fashion sense, including his signature cowboy boots. They also recalled him driving around Beverly Hills in a vintage BMW and wearing dark Ray-Ban sunglasses.
Family remembers his presence
His online obituary described him as charming, loving and generous with his time and energy. The family said friends, relatives and former students valued his authenticity, encouragement and advice.
Key points
- England died Sept. 25 in Los Angeles at age 75, his family said.
- He played General Hospital villain Jack Slater beginning in 1984.
- His other television appearances included Dallas, The Young and the Restless and Baywatch.
- His family said England especially cherished being a father and grandfather.