5 Young & Restless facts about actress Andrea

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On Sunday, Andrea Evans, who played troublemaker Tina Lord on One Life To Live, died.

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Evans had successful daytime roles on The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, Passions, and The Bay.

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Five actor facts. Evans, from Aurora, Illinois, started in beauty pageants and regional theater before soap casting director Mary Jo Slater discovered her.

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She became a fan favorite as Tina Lord on One Life To Live. Evans played rebellious Tina Lord until 1981, and fans liked her.

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She supported animal rescue groups and the City of Hope in addition to her career. Steve Rodriguez and Kylie, their adopted daughter, survive her.

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Andrea Evans was a soap opera legend. Her brilliance, strength, and resilience will inspire many.

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Evans touched viewers with her unforgettable personalities and engaging performances.

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