Shell Kepler

Shell Kepler

Kepler as Nurse Amy Vining on General Hospital
Born Michelle Alaine Kepler
(1958-10-05)October 5, 1958
Painesville, Ohio, U.S.
Died February 1, 2008(2008-02-01) (aged 49)
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Notable work General Hospital
Spouse(s) Kenny Ryback (5/20/1985–1991; divorced)
Robert DeSantis (4/17/1993–2000; divorced)

Michelle Alaine Kepler, known professionally as Shell Kepler (October 5, 1958 – February 1, 2008), was an American television actress best known for her work on General Hospital as "Nurse Amy Vining", from 1979 until 2002.

Early life

Kepler was born in Ohio, and her family moved to California when she was 10.[1] She had one brother, Fred, who is named after their father. [2][3]

Career

Kepler portrayed busybody nurse Amy Vining, a "fan favorite" and sister of Laura Spencer's, on General Hospital, from 1979 to 2002.[1] She also appeared on the General Hospital spinoff Port Charles, other shows such as CHiPs and Three's Company, and the movie Homework (1982) with Joan Collins.[1]

Kepler was also a businesswoman, who marketed a line of clothing on the former Home Shopping Club. In a 1994 Associated Press interview, she claimed that her "Lacy Afternoon" collection had earned more than $20 million in sales that year.[1]

After her TV career ended, she moved to Portland, Oregon and was active in charitable fundraising.[1]

Personal life

Kepler married and divorced twice, and had no children.[4][5]

Death

Kepler died from renal failure, on February 1, 2008, at Oregon Health & Science University.[6][7] The February 26, 2008 episode of General Hospital was dedicated to her, "In loving memory".[8][9]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Longtime soap opera actress Shell Kepler dies at 49". Orange County Register. February 4, 2008. Retrieved November 3, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Soap actress Kepler dies in Portland". oregonlive.com. February 6, 2008.
  3. ↑ "Shell Kepler Dead at 49". Soapcentral. February 3, 2008.
  4. ↑ "Soap actress Kepler dies in Portland". oregonlive.com. February 6, 2008.
  5. ↑ "Shell Kepler Dead at 49". Soapcentral. February 3, 2008.
  6. ↑ "Soap actress Kepler dies in Portland". oregonlive.com. February 6, 2008.
  7. ↑ "Shell Kepler Dead at 49". Soapcentral. February 3, 2008.
  8. ↑ Kroll, Dan J (February 20, 2008). "Shell Kepler dead at 49". soapcentral.com. soapcentral.com. Retrieved December 29, 2012.
  9. ↑ "Robin is overcome by emotion". General Hospital. February 26, 2008.


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