How Old is Susan Lucci
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How old is Susan Lucci? This and other questions confounded fans for years as they speculated on just how old the ageless really was. In 2005, LaLucci, as she is often affectionately referred to, put the conundrum to rest by telling Jane Pauley that she would be turning 59 that year. So as of December 23, 2008, Susan Lucci is 62 years young and still looking fabulous.
How Old Is Susan Lucci and Other Trivia Questions
Susan Lucci is a woman of many talents. She is one of two original cast members remaining on All My Children. Her name is synonymous with AMC and daytime dramas in general. Among some of the nuttier claims where Ms. Lucci is concerned is that she is the secret daughter of Phyllis Diller. No matter how many times the rumor is debunked, it crops up again.
In 2006, according to news reports in the Hamptons (New York), Ms. Lucci experienced a drama worthy of her signature character Erica Kane. Flooding caused by a torrential downpour left her trapped in her vehicle. A passing motorist helped her get out of the window.
Ms. Lucci received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2005. She is the first woman to earn the honor for her work in daytime television. All My Children fans can find her Star at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard. Ms. Lucci is a frequent guest at the Super Soap Weekend events hosted at Disney World in Orlando, Florida.
More Fun Facts about Susan Lucci
Susan married her husband Helmet just shortly after accepting her role as Erica Kane. For almost four decades, Susan Lucci struck the balance between being one of the most well-known faces on television and a successful marriage.
In 1973, shortly after Roe v. Wade made abortion legally obtainable for women, Erica Kane underwent the procedure to end her pregnancy. At the time, Erica (married to Jeff Martin) wanted to focus on her modeling and acting career. She didn’t want to get pregnant or have a child.
This ground breaking storyline remains one of the more pivotal moments in soap opera history despite changes in 2006 that stated instead of an abortion, Erica’s fetus was stolen and implanted in another woman. Outraged fans can still point out that despite the indignity of trying to rewrite one of the soap’s greatest historical moments, Erica Kane still planned to have an abortion and her intent remained firm.
Honors for La Lucci
Susan Lucci received many honors since debuting as Erica Kane in 1971. In 1999, after a heart-breaking record 19 nominations for the best daytime Emmy, the actress finally took home the award in 1999. The actress has 21 total nominations more than any other actor or actress in the history of television. That same year, Barbara Walters named Susan Lucci one of her 10 Most Fascinating People of the Year. VH-1 lists her in their 200 Icons of All Time.
Labeled the Queen of Daytime Television, it is without a doubt that All My Children would not be the same without the presence of LaLucci and her Kane family. In the 21st century, Erica Kane sports three children, four grandchildren and a powerful dynamic as matriarch of the family. How old is Susan Lucci? In 2006, she received a fantastic 60th birthday present (and an honor only her character had before) – her first real grandchild.
Learn more about Susan via her official website.
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