Patricia Crowley, ‘Dynasty’ and ‘Please Don’t Eat the Daisies’ Star, Dies at 91 Just Days Before 92nd Birthday
Veteran actress Patricia Crowley, beloved for her roles in Dynasty and Please Don’t Eat the Daisies, has passed away at the age of 91 just two days shy of her 92nd birthday.
Passing in Los Angeles
Crowley died of natural causes on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in Los Angeles. The news was confirmed by her son, Jon Hookstratten, Executive Vice President of Administration & Operations at Sony Pictures. She is survived by her husband Andy Friendly, whom she married in 1986.
A Career Spanning Decades
Patricia Crowley became a household name in the 1960s sitcom Please Don’t Eat the Daisies (1965–1967), where she starred as Joan Nash, a witty newspaper columnist juggling life with her husband, Jim (played by Mark Miller), and their four rambunctious sons.
She later built a diverse television career, appearing in:
Dynasty (1986) – as Emily Fallmont, wife of Senator Buck Fallmont and mother of Clay and Bart, whose storyline revolved around a family scandal.
Generations (1989–1990) – playing Rebecca Whitmore across 65 episodes.
Port Charles (1997–2003) – starring as Mary Scanlon in more than 250 episodes.
The Bold and the Beautiful (2005) – appearing as Natalie DeWitt.
A Hollywood Legacy
Beyond her notable soap opera and sitcom roles, Crowley’s career spanned film, television, and stage, cementing her as a versatile performer with a presence that resonated across generations.
Tributes are already being shared across Hollywood, with fans and colleagues remembering her as both a talented actress and a gracious presence on set.
