Veteran Actress Alice Hirson Dies at 95

The stage and screen star, known for roles on 'Ellen,' 'Dallas,' and numerous soaps, passed away of natural causes at a California care facility.

Alice Hirson, a prolific actress with a career spanning stage, television, and film, died at 95 on February 14, 2025, of natural causes.
She was best known for her roles as Lois Morgan, Ellen DeGeneres' mother on the sitcom 'Ellen,' and Mavis Anderson on 'Dallas.'
Hirson had an extensive soap opera career, with notable roles on 'One Life to Live,' 'The Edge of Night,' and 'General Hospital.'
Her son, David Hirson, shared that she considered herself foremost a stage actress, despite her many television credits.
She is survived by her two sons, David and Christopher, and a grandson, Daniel, and was remembered fondly by colleagues and fans alike.