Randall England, the actor best known as villain Jack Slater on General Hospital, has died at 75, his family announced this week.
England died Sept. 25 in Los Angeles, surrounded by loved ones. His family said the cause was esophageal cancer.
In an obituary, loved ones remembered him as a man who lived a life full of interesting people and stories. They said his favorite role was being "Pappaw" to his grandchildren. Friends, family and former students remember his steady presence, they said, and the way he freely offered encouragement and advice. "His legacy lives on in the people he loved, taught, and supported," the family wrote.
Born in Oklahoma City in 1951, England pitched for the University of Oklahoma Sooners before modeling in New York, London, Milan and Los Angeles. He joined General Hospital in 1984 as Jack Slater, a stranger who arrives in Port Charles posing as a film producer. The character was killed in a shootout after nearly a year on the show.
His other credits include Dallas, The Young and the Restless, Baywatch and Beverly Hills Chihuahua. He also appeared in Maroon 5's "Sugar" music video and made music under the name RAE.
England is survived by his daughter, Micaela Reed; his grandchildren, Katherine and Julian; his mother, Catherine Burgess; and his sister, Linda Baker. The family asks that donations in his memory go to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network.
JubileeCast extends prayers and condolences to his family and loved ones.
