Dallas actress Linda Gray, 80, reveals her son Jeff Thrasher, 54, has passed away
Dallas actress Linda Gray, 80, reveals her son Jeff Thrasher, 54, has passed away: ‘He was the kindest, funniest, sweetest human being’
Linda Gray of the Eighties hit nighttime soap opera Dallas had some sad news to share on Monday.
The 80-year-old actress revealed on Instagram that her 56-year-old son Jeff Thrasher has passed away.
‘A celebration of my son Jeff’s life. He was the kindest, funniest, sweetest human being….. he brought the world such love and was loved by everyone!’ said the TV veteran. ‘May his journey be a magical one. ❤️.’
A TV queen: Linda Gray of the Eighties hit nighttime soap opera Dallas had some sad news to share on Monday. Seen with Larry Hagman on Dallas in 1981
Her followers expressed shock at the tragic news as they said, ‘I am sorry for your loss’ and ‘Don’t know what to say! Sending you love and a big hug from Scotland.’
The star shared an image of the back of Jeff riding his bicycle on a street filled with autumn leaves.
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The next photo was of his name drawn in the sand with a heart around it as the waves crashed in the background.
Jeff’s father is Ed Thrasher whom Linda was married to from 1962 until 1983.
Sad loss: The 80-year-old star revealed on Instagram that her 56-year-old son Jeff Thrasher has passed away
A mother’s pain: The star shared an image of the back of Jeff riding his bicycle on a street filled with autumn leaves. The next photo was of his name drawn in the sand with a heart around it as the waves crashed in the background
Linda also has 54-year-old daughter Kehly Sloane who is married to Lance Sloane; together they have two children.
Jeff worked as a TV director and producer and his most recent project was Junior Chef Showdown.
In Junior Chef Showdown, the ‘best and brightest young cooks go head-to-head in challenges that test their skills and ingenuity in the kitchen, but only one pint-sized chef will be named the country’s best.’
Back in the good ole days: Gray, husband Ed Thrasher, son Jeff Thrasher and daughter Kehly in 1982
He also produced The Amazing Race Canada and Canada’s Smartest Person.
In 2017 he directed Furze World Wonders and in 2015 Jeff worked on Vegas Rat Rods.
Linda got her start in modeling then came to fame when she played Sue Ellen Ewing opposite Larry Hagman on Dallas from 1978 until 1989.
The brunette beauty also worked with Sylvester Stallone on Oscar in 1991 and on Models Inc from 1994 until 1995.
She went back to Dallas in 1996 and 1998 for spinoffs and also appeared on the reboot from 2012 until 2014.
The Dallas days: Linda got her start in modeling then came to fame when she played Sue Ellen Ewing opposite Larry Hagman on Dallas from 1978 until 1989. Seen in 1979
Later on in the series: Victoria Principal, Ken Kercheval, Priscilla Presley, Larry, Charlene Tilton, Linda, Donna Reed, Howard Keel, Steve Kanaly in the Eighties
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