In Memoriam -- Those We Lost in 2013

As we close out 2013 We Love Soaps wants to pay tribute to those we lost this year both in front of and behind the camera. Below is the 2013 In Memoriam list which includes a number of legends from the world of daytime and primetime serials. Click on the name to read the obituary.

Karla Alvarez
The actress began her career in 1992 in the telenovela MARIA MERCEDES with Thalia. Her last role was playing 'Irasema' in the telenovela QUE BONITO AMOR.

James Avery
The THE FRESH PRINCE OF BEL-AIR star also appeared on L.A. LAW, GREY'S ANATOMY, CHARMED, SOUL FOOD and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

Conrad Bain
He played Dr. Charles Weldon in the daytime soap opera THE EDGE OF NIGHT, and Mr. Wells (the clerk at the Collinsport Inn) on DARK SHADOWS.

Fran Bascom
Longtime casting director for DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Bascom received a total of 14 Casting Society of America nominations during her career.

Paul Bhattacharjee
Bhattacharjee played Inzamam Ahmed (Masood's brother) in EASTENDERS in 2008 and 2010.

Eileen Brennan
Her TV guest appearances included 7TH HEAVEN and THIRTYSOMETHING.

Jacqueline Brookes
For a year and a half starting in April 1975, Brookes played Beatrice Gordon, the Cory housekeeper, on ANOTHER WORLD. Beatrice left Bay City to take care of her son Ray's children in California. Ray was played by Ted Shackelford, who had just exited the soap.

Todd Davis Dead at 61

Actor Todd Davis has passed away at age 61.

The sad news was revealed on the Black Spectrum Theatre Company Facebook page:

"It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of actor Todd Davis who will forever be remembered by us for his unforgettable portrayal of Kingfish in the hit Black Spectrum play Kingfish, Amos & Andy. Our prays go out to the family. R.I.P. Todd Davis"

Davis was born and raised in Harlem New York, and started performing at the age of 12. He was accepted to The Juillard School of Drama under John Houseman direction, and later studied with Stella Adler and Robert Lewis. He worked with The Negro Ensemble Company, The New Fedral Theatre and The Frank Silvera Writers Workshop.

He played roles in two daytime soaps: Josh Hall on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 1977 (replacing Lawrence Fishburne) and Bryan Phillips in GENERAL HOSPITAL from 1978-1987.  In one memorable storyline, Sammy Davis Jr. guest-starred as Bryan's long-lost father in 1982.

His primetime guest appearances include KOJAK, M*A*S*H, L.A. LAW, 30 ROCK and BOARDWALK EMPIRE.

Davis also appeared in the film Excuse Me for Living, which featured a number of former soap actors and starred Tom Pelphrey and Melissa Archer.