General Hospital actor Randall England has died aged 75 following a battle with esophageal cancer.
The actor, remembered by soap fans for playing Jack Slater, died on September 25 surrounded by family. News of his death has now emerged, with tributes reflecting on his career and life away from the screen.
Although his work encompassed acting, modelling and music, his family’s obituary revealed that fatherhood and being “Pappaw” to his grandchildren were the roles that mattered most to him.
They remembered him as a generous, dependable presence who enjoyed sharing stories and encouraging others.
© InstagramRandall England played Jack Slater on General Hospital
Randall appeared on the long-running ABC soap between 1984 and 1985, portraying a newcomer whose polished exterior concealed criminal intentions.
His character, Jack Slater, arrived in Port Charles posing as a film producer. However, his interest in the town extended to a scheme involving stolen jewels, and his storyline eventually ended in a shootout.
© InstagramWhile his time on General Hospital was relatively brief, the role became one of the defining credits of his television career.
Other appearances included Dallas, The Young and the Restless and Baywatch, while his film credits included Beverly Hills Chihuahua and Cat City. He also appeared in Maroon 5’s music video for “Sugar”.
Randall England’s career began with modelling
Born Randy Alan England in Oklahoma City in 1951, Randall was a talented young sportsman before entering the entertainment industry.
He graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where he played baseball for the Sooners. A trip to New York subsequently led him towards modelling, with work taking him to cities including London, Zurich and Milan.
© InstagramHe later studied acting with Kim Stanley and Stella Adler and settled in Beverly Hills, where he lived for more than four decades.
Alongside his screen work, Randall performed in theatre. In 1994, he shared a Drama-Logue Award for Best Ensemble Cast for a Los Angeles production of The Three Sisters. His creative interests also included writing, producing and recording music under the name RAE.
Randall England’s family shares a touching tribute
Away from work, Randall enjoyed coaching baseball, mentoring young actors and maintaining his classic BMWs.
He is survived by his daughter, Micaela Reed, her husband Sam, grandchildren Katherine and Julian, his mother Catherine Burgess, sister Linda Baker and extended family.
His loved ones have asked that donations in his memory be made to the Esophageal Cancer Action Network in place of flowers. Remembering his lasting influence, his family wrote: “His legacy lives on in the people he loved, taught, and supported.”