Ellen Weston, a beloved actress who appeared on both Broadway and numerous television shows, has died at the age of 87, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
Her friend, producer and manager, Susan Zachary, told the outlet that Weston died on May 28 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
A statement was also shared, where she's remembered as “a rare person who had both right- and left-brain proficiency … she was as skilled at a legal brief as she was with a knitting needle.
“She was our consigliere dispensing advice, wisdom, compassion and care in equal measure — especially when we most needed an ear, a shoulder and a true confidante. She was beyond a loyal friend — she was a fierce advocate for every single one of us.
“She took excellent care of herself, always tastefully put together with gorgeous outfits, the perfect makeup, and more. Up until the very end, she was still dancing and taking new classes; the latest was a pottery class taught by a dear friend that ended a month before her passing.”
Weston began her career on Broadway, landing the role of an understudy in the drama Toys in the Attic, starring Jason Robards Jr. and Maureen Stapleton, following her time at Performing Arts High School, Hofstra University, NYU, and Hunter College. She also played the sister of Sigmund Freud (portrayed by Steven Hill) in A Far Country, as well as replacing Betsy von Furstenberg in Mary, Mary in 1962.
Among her most notable roles, Weston portrayed Robin Fletcher on CBS’ The Guiding Light in 1963-64, along with playing Carol Pearson and Karen Gregory on NBC’s Another World in 1964-65. She also appeared in CBS’ The Young and the Restless in 1978-80 as Suzanne Thurston.
As for her role as Dr. Steele on NBC’s Get Smart, Weston joined the show during the third season. She also had a recurring role on ABC’s S.W.A.T. in 1975 as Betty Harrelson, the wife of Steve Forrest’s Lt. “Hondo” Harrelson. Other show appearances include Run for Your Life, N.Y.P.D., Bonanza, The Ghost and Mrs. Muir, Mannix, Bewitched, Hawkins, Harry O, Barnaby Jones, The Bob Newhart Show, Cannon, Baretta, and Wonder Woman.
But she wasn't just an actress! Throughout her career, Weston also wrote seven songs with Lesley Gore on her 1972 album, Someplace Else Now, as well as all the songs on her 1975 album, Love Me by Name.
Later in her life, Weston made the decision to go to law school.
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