“Northern Exposure” and “popular” actor was 67

Diane Delano, an actress with numerous film and television appearances including North facing, popular And The Basket ManShe died of cancer on December 13 at her home in Sherman Oaks, California. She was 67.

The news was confirmed by her friend Stepfanie Kramer on Monday.

Delano is best known for his role as Barbara Semanski, the tough Alaskan state trooper and sometimes Barry Corbin’s astronaut-entrepreneur Maurice Minnefield on the CBS Emmy-winning comedy North orientation. She also played Roberta “Bobbi” Glass on Ryan Murphy’s WB Network series Popularwhich aired from 1999 to 2001.

Other achievements in her career spanning over 40 years include her films The Basket Man and the Coen brothers The lady killerswhile TV credits included Mom, Mike & Molly, Everwood, Days of our Lives, Desperate Housewives, Six Feet Under, Monk, Cop Rock, Batman: The Brave and the Brave And Teen Titans.

More recently she voiced roles in video games including Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker SagaAnimated series included Infinity train and the TV series Pen15 And Good girls.

“She was big and bold and brought her sharp wit and perfect comedic timing to every role,” says friend Stepfanie Kramer. “Her earthy and raw presence allowed her to always command the room. She was unique.”

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Delano was born on January 29, 1957 in Los Angeles and began acting at the age of 6. She was a graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts/West.

“Diane was destined to be successful in the entertainment industry,” said her cousin Rick Sparks. “Our grandfather, Myrtland Vivian LaVarre, was a New York stage actor who was convinced by Cecil B. DeMille to change his name to John Merton and move to Hollywood with his wife Esther and their six children. Eventually the entire family became employed in various areas of the studio system. Uncle Lane Bradford often took Diane and her cousins ​​to watch him film.

“Although it was in her DNA, I believe those early studio visits cemented Diane’s love for a life in the industry.”