Actress Diane Delano passes away at 67 after cancer battle
Diane Delano, an actress renowned for her role as a police officer in the series "Northern Exposure," has sadly passed away. The news of her death was shared by her friend, Stepfanie Kramer. Diane Delano was 67 years old.
Diane Delano began her acting career in 1983, debuting in the series St. Elsewhere. She gained the most recognition for her role as Police Officer Barbara Semanski in Northern Exposure.
Apart from the aforementioned series, the late actress also appeared in "Quantum Leap," "ER," and "Six Feet Under." Besides her television roles, Diane Delano also had the opportunity to grace the big screen. She was cast by the Coen brothers in the film "The Ladykillers." She was also seen in Neil LaBute's "The Wicker Man."
Diane Delano has passed away
Delano also worked as a voice actress, lending her voice to characters in animations and video games. In the past, she endured a family tragedy with the death of her brother. As her fellow actress and friend Stepfanie Kramer shared, the cause of Diane Delano's death was cancer. She passed away on December 13, 2024, at her Sherman Oaks, California home.
Diane Delano's career was primarily centred on television appearances, mostly in guest or one-time roles. She last appeared on television in 2021, appearing in two episodes of the series The Upshaws.
Heartbroken over the loss of Diane Delano. Both she and her mother Gloria were dear friends. They knew heartache early in life with the loss of Gloria's son and Diane's brother. The only comfort is that they all three are now reunited in Heaven. Love and God bless you, Diane - wrote actress Herbie J Pilato on X.
