Overview

• Fulton died July 14, 2025, in Asheville, North Carolina, following a period of declining health at age 91
• She originated the role of Lisa Miller (later Grimaldi) on CBS’s As the World Turns in 1960 and remained central to its evolving storylines through its final episode
• In the 1970s, she negotiated a landmark contract clause guaranteeing her character would never be forced into a grandmother role, asserting creative control over her portrayal
• Her groundbreaking work earned induction into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004
• Beyond television, Fulton authored two autobiographies, penned several mystery novels and performed a long-running cabaret act, showcasing her versatility as an artist