![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/soap-opera-and-the-adventures-of-sherlock-holmes-star-dies-leaving-fans-gutted/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/AB-GAYLE-OP.jpg&description=FAMED Texas-born actress Gayle Hunnicutt has died at the age of 80. She died on August 31 of causes that have yet to be released and is survived by her two children and five grandchildren. 1 Gayle Hunnicutt has died at 80 Credit: Getty Hunnicutt is best known for her roles in popular television series of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s in the United Kingdom, per Mirror . She notably played the role of Irene Adler in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and starred in the popular series Dallas. Fans flocked to social media to detail heartwarming tributes for the actress, with some noting that they were "gutted" to hear the news of her passing. "Gutted that Gayle Hunnicutt has died," an admirer wrote in a post on X, formerly Twitter. "Was introduced to her by her son when I was writing liner notes for FRAGMENT OF FEAR. We had some good chats and I helped her with reconnect with some old memories." They added: "An incredible actress, a fine lady." Hunnicutt is arguably most recognized for her role as Vanessa Beaumont in the final three seasons of Dallas from 1989 to 1991. Her character was an English aristocrat who had been part of an affair with JR Ewing (played by the late Larry Hagman) that resulted in the birth of a child in the show. More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at Sun Online. The-sun.com is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TheSunUS and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheUSSun .){kind=link}
FAMED Texas-born actress Gayle Hunnicutt has died at the age of 80.
She died on August 31 of causes that have yet to be released and is survived by her two children and five grandchildren.
Hunnicutt is best known for her roles in popular television series of the 1970s, 80s, and 90s in the United Kingdom, per Mirror.
She notably played the role of Irene Adler in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and starred in the popular series Dallas.
Fans flocked to social media to detail heartwarming tributes for the actress, with some noting that they were “gutted” to hear the news of her passing.