Dayle Haddon dies of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning – NBC10 Philadelphia

Actress and model Dayle Haddon died of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in a Pennsylvania home owned by her son-in-law, actor Marc Blucas, NBC10 confirmed.

On Friday, December 27th, at approximately 6:30 a.m., Bucks County 911 received a call from a resident reporting that a man was lying on the first floor of a detached office/in-law apartment in a home, passed out on the block 6900 of Phillips Mill Road in Solebury Township, Pennsylvania.

When first responders arrived at the scene, they found a 76-year-old man and a 76-year-old woman inside the home. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment, while the woman – later identified as Dayle Haddon – was pronounced dead in a second-floor bedroom.

Firefighters who responded to the scene discovered high levels of carbon monoxide in the property. Two paramedics were also taken to hospital for carbon monoxide exposure, while a Solebury Township police officer was treated at the scene.

Haddon was a Canadian model and actress who promoted L’Oréal anti-aging products and appeared regularly on the covers of fashion and beauty magazines, including the 1973 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. She also wrote for CBS News in the mid-2000s.

She also appeared in several films in the 1970s, including “Madame Claude” and “North Dallas Forty.”

Haddon was the mother of journalist Ryan Haddon and mother-in-law of actor Marc Blucas.

According to records, Blucas and Ryan Haddon owned the home where Dayle Haddon was found dead.

Ryan Haddon has worked in the entertainment news industry, including stints on “Good Morning America” and NBC’s “Extra!” and Court TV’s “Hollywood Heat.”

Blucas has appeared in several films and television shows, including Knight and Day, Meet Dave and Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

In an interview with the Hallmark Channel, Blucas spoke about the home’s restoration.

“It’s a way to express my creativity when I’m not filming or working,” he said.

Dangers from carbon monoxide

Phoenixville Fire Chief Eamon Brazunas told NBC10 it’s important that every home be equipped with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, which are measured in parts per million. Chief Brazunas said levels at 5 or 6 are not abnormal, but once levels reach around 35, people may feel tired, become nauseous or start vomiting.

“If the levels start to go up, 100, 200 parts per million, then it becomes deadly,” Chief Brazunas said. “An exposure of a few hours, three hours, four hours, 200-300 parts per million, that could be fatal.”

Chief Brazunas said the potential for carbon monoxide problems increases in the winter, affecting combustion appliances such as gas-powered stores and gas-powered heaters.

Carbon monoxide detectors are relatively easy to purchase and are available at local hardware stores. They are often located in the same aisles as smoke detectors and fire extinguishers.

If you already have an alarm, check it regularly. You can also contact the local fire department for assistance.

“If your carbon monoxide alarm actually goes off, obviously the first thing you do is make everyone aware of the problem,” Chief Brazunas said. “Get out of the house and call 911.”