Candice Earley

Candice Jean Earley was an American actress who is best known for her role as Donna Beck in All My Children and her performances in Grease and Jesus Christ Superstar.

Personal and Family Life

Candice was born on August 18, 1950, in Fort Hood, Texas. She grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma, with her parents, Harold E. Earley, a Colonel in the U.S. Army, and Vera Jean Earley, along with her two older brothers, Jack and Mike. Candice graduated from Lawton High School in 1968, where she excelled in theater and developed her singing voice.

Career

After high school, Candice pursued her acting career, first in San Francisco and then in New York City, where she joined the cast of the musical Hair. She became widely recognized for her role in All My Children, which she held for 18 years, and starred in several Broadway productions, including Grease and South Pacific.

Death and Legacy

Candice Earley Nolan passed away on January 31, 2019, in El Dorado, Arkansas, after a long struggle with Multiple Systems Atrophy. She left behind a legacy as a talented performer who made significant contributions to both stage and television. Candice is remembered not only for her roles but also for her powerful voice and stage presence.

Filmography