Dallas Dora Mae star Pat Colbert has passed away at the age of 77.The beloved soap actress died on June 23 in her Compton, California home, as confirmed by her sister Tami Colbert to The Hollywood Reporter.
Having battled health issues, Pat suffered three strokes in the past decade. Her funeral is scheduled for July 10. Pat first graced the screens in Dallas during its seventh series in 1983, portraying Dora Mae, the manager of the Oil Baron's Club.
She remained a part of the iconic show until its conclusion in 1991. As the only recurring African-American character on Dallas, which aired from 1978 to 1991, Pat made a significant mark on the series that became an American TV classic.
Her career also boasted roles such as in the 1987 movie Leonard Part 6 with Bill Cosby, where she played Allison Parker, and an appearance in the ABC series The Fall Guy in 1981.
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