Andrea Evans (ex-Tina, ONE LIFE TO LIVE; ex-Patty, Y&R; ex-Tawny, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL; ex-Rebecca, PASSIONS) is being remembered by her former co-stars and friends. The actress passed away on Sunday at the age of 66 from cancer.
Ron Carlivati (DAYS head writer; former OLTL head writer): I am absolutely heartbroken to learn of the untimely passing of Andrea Evans who played the iconic Tina Lord Roberts on One Life to Live and is one of the reasons I fell in love with soap operas in the first place. Andrea brought such a sense of guilelessness and fun to a selfish and scheming character and made you fall in love with her. After watching her as a fan for many years, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to write for her and it was one of the most satisfying experiences of my professional career. I will treasure the memories of Tina trying to misappropriate the Crown Jewels of Mendorra with her beloved dog David Vickers under her arm. She survived a trip over the Iguazu Falls and made her way back to Llanview to crash Cord’s wedding to Kate Sanders with a stolen baby in her arms, and that’s how I will always remember both the character and the actress: resilient and resourceful, but also so warm and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. Rest in peace, dear Andrea. #RIPAndreaEvans #onelifetolive #oltl #soap #soaps #soapopera #soapoperas
Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R): “So very sorry to hear of the passing of @Andreaevansprod I loved working with her and such a wonderful person. Prayers to her family.”
thebaytheseries: “The Bay family mourns the loss of our dear friend Andrea Evans (aka Patty Walker).‘I was always a big fan of Andrea’s and it was truly an honor to have had the opportunity to work with her these years. Her talents and presence will be greatly missed by our entire cast and crew, the Daytime community and her loyal fanbase. We send our love to her beautiful family during this difficult time. Rest easy sweet lady.’ – Gregori J. MartinEvans originally joined The Bay in season 3 and has made a recurring guest star appearance ever since. Our deepest condolences go out to her family and loved ones.”
Eric Martsolf (ex-Ethan, PASSIONS; Brady, DAYS): “We lost Andrea Evans. She was wildly responsible for showing me that working in Daytime doesn’t have to feel like work at all. I will miss the sparkle in her eyes when she smiled, which was seemingly all the time. Rest in peace Andrea, and thank you for all you gave.”
Kate Linder (Esther, Y&R): “I have had the honor of knowing and working with Andrea Evans for many years. Besides being incredibly talented, she was very kind and giving. I can still see the smile on her face every time we would run into each other. My heart goes out to her family and friends. I so miss her already.”
Frank Valentini (GH executive producer; former EP, OLTL): “I am so sorry to learn of Andrea Evans’ passing. Andrea was already a huge star when my career began at OLTL. She was always kind, gracious, and so fun to work with. A daytime legend who will be missed very much. My sympathies to her friends and family.”
Y&R: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Andrea Evans. Her memory will live on in our hearts.”
