Eileen Fulton, best known for her iconic role as Lisa Miller on the long-running CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” passed away on Monday in Asheville, N.C. at the age of 91. Her death was confirmed through an obituary shared by her funeral home.
Fulton made a lasting impact on the world of daytime television by portraying the villainous Lisa Miller on “As the World Turns” from 1960 until the show’s conclusion in 2010. Throughout her time on the show, Fulton’s character was known for her bad girl persona and multiple marriages, which captivated viewers and contributed to the show’s popularity and longevity.
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the soap opera genre, Fulton was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
Despite her demanding schedule on the soap opera, Fulton also pursued a successful career on stage, appearing in Broadway productions such as “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf” and off-Broadway shows like “The Fantasticks.” In addition to her acting talents, Fulton showcased her singing abilities by performing a cabaret act in various clubs in New York and Los Angeles.
Fulton was also a published author, releasing two autobiographies, “How My World Turns” in 1970 and “As My World Still Turns” in 1995. She delved into the world of fiction writing in the late ’80s, penning six murder mystery novels.
In 2019, Fulton retired from acting and settled in Black Mountain, N.C. She is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, her niece, Katherine Morris, and her sister-in-law, Chris Page McLarty.
Eileen Fulton’s legacy as a trailblazer in the soap opera industry and her multifaceted talents as an actress, singer, and writer will continue to be celebrated and remembered by fans and colleagues alike. May she rest in peace.
