Randall England, General Hospital Star, Dies at 75 After Cancer Battle
A defining soap opera role
England first appeared on General Hospital in 1984 as a stranger who arrived in Port Charles posing as 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 films Hellborn and Beverly Hills Chihuahua, as well as Maroon 5’s 2015 video for “Sugar.”
From Oklahoma to Beverly Hills
He settled in Beverly Hills, where his family recalled his distinctive style, including cowboy boots and dark Ray-Ban sunglasses. They also remembered him driving around in a vintage BMW.
Family remembers his generosity
England’s family described him in his online obituary as charming, loving and generous with his time and energy. They said he built a varied circle of friends and was someone others could rely on.
His family said his favorite role was being a father to daughter Micaela Reed, whom he shared with Jennifer Leigh Herreras, and a grandfather to Katherine Reed and Julian Reed. They also noted that friends, relatives and former students remembered his authenticity, steady presence and freely offered advice.
Key points
- Randall England died Sept. 25 in Los Angeles at age 75, his family said.
- He played General Hospital villain Jack Slater from 1984 for nearly a year.
- His acting credits included Dallas, The Young and the Restless, Baywatch and Beverly Hills Chihuahua.
- His family said he most cherished being a father and grandfather.