Marj Dusay (Monica Warner) 1936-2020 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 01-29-2020, 02:07 AM

https://m.facebook.com/laura.wagner....57038828806139

R.I.P., MARJ DUSAY (February 20, 1936 – January 28, 2020), movie, stage and busy TV actress. She had recurring roles on STOP SUSAN WILLIAMS (1979), BRET MAVERICK (1981-82), CAPITOL (1983-87), THE FACTS OF LIFE (1981-87), SANTA BARBARA (1987-91), DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1992-93), ALL MY CHILDREN (1998-2002), GUIDING LIGHT (1987-2009), etc. This news comes from Tom Weaver (who knew her).

RetroGuy2000 · 01-29-2020, 02:42 AM

So sorry to hear this. I principally knew her as Monica Warner #2. Of all of Blair's mothers, she was the one I was most used to seeing.

RIP.

80s Dude · 01-29-2020, 07:34 AM

Even though Pam Huntinton looked much more like Blair's mother in season 1, I thought Marj Dusay was a better actress. RIP.

Christopher · 01-29-2020, 09:24 AM

This is sad to hear. She was a talented actress. Those who only saw her on this show really missed out on what other acting abilities she had. I loved her acting on All My Children. She was brilliant with her performance. I hope she's at peace.

MA · 01-29-2020, 12:55 PM

This is a shame to hear about. Was she always Blair's mother on the show, or did someone else play her?

80sTrivia · 01-29-2020, 01:04 PM

Sad to hear this news. She had enormous shoes to fill when she took over the role of Alexandra on Guiding Light when Beverlee McKinsey quit, and she made the role her own. She will be missed...

'80sSitcoms · 01-29-2020, 06:11 PM

I'm of course sorry to hear this as well; the parents of our girls were such prominent peripheral characters on the show. Peace to her and her family.

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Originally Posted by MA

This is a shame to hear about. Was she always Blair's mother on the show, or did someone else play her?

(Pam Huntington played Monica once, the first time we saw her. Season 1, "Like Mother, Like Daughter").

Lorimar Television · 01-29-2020, 10:49 PM

Very sad to hear this. R.I.P.

JR1 · 01-31-2020, 12:42 PM

Lisa posted this on her social media accounts, including here:

https://www.instagram.com/p/B76pRWcJ...=18a276he65rui

Just heard about the passing of Marj Dusay who played Blair’s mom, Monica Warner. She was absolutely perfect for the part, a seasoned actress and a delightful woman. It was a privilege to call her Facts of Life family.

'80sSitcoms · 01-31-2020, 12:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JR1

Lisa posted this on her social media accounts, including here:

Just heard about the passing of Marj Dusay who played Blair’s mom, Monica Warner. She was absolutely perfect for the part, a seasoned actress and a delightful woman. It was a privilege to call her Facts of Life family.

That's sweet. I didn't even think to check any of their accounts about thoughts (Mindy left a comment of emojis, and Julie Anne "liked" Lisa's post [perhaps more, but there are so many likes and comments, and it said for me "liked by juliehaddockbecker and others"). And Lisa's right: She was perfect for the part. She was only on a handful of times, but she was such a part of that show.

RetroGuy2000 · 02-02-2020, 01:45 PM

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That's sweet. I didn't even think to check any of their accounts about thoughts (Mindy left a comment of emojis, and Julie Anne "liked" Lisa's post [perhaps more, but there are so many likes and comments, and it said for me "liked by juliehaddockbecker and others"). And Lisa's right: She was perfect for the part. She was only on a handful of times, but she was such a part of that show.

Which is a little ironic, considering Cindy only ever met Blair's first mother.

But it's still cool that Julie Anne is liking Lisa's posts, and that they are Facebook friends. Awwwww!!!!!!

'80sSitcoms · 02-02-2020, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

But it's still cool that Julie Anne is liking Lisa's posts, and that they are Facebook friends. Awwwww!!!!!!

Well, Instagram, but yes.

(but they're probably FB friends as well)

Lorimar Television · 02-05-2020, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RetroGuy2000

Which is a little ironic, considering Cindy only ever met Blair's first mother.

But it's still cool that Julie Anne is liking Lisa's posts, and that they are Facebook friends. Awwwww!!!!!!

Haha cute image

MA · 02-05-2020, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by '80sSitcoms

I'm of course sorry to hear this as well; the parents of our girls were such prominent peripheral characters on the show. Peace to her and her family.

(Pam Huntington played Monica once, the first time we saw her. Season 1, "Like Mother, Like Daughter").

Thanks.

01-29-2020, 02:07 AM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,409	Marj Dusay (Monica Warner) 1936-2020 https://m.facebook.com/laura.wagner....57038828806139 R.I.P., MARJ DUSAY (February 20, 1936 – January 28, 2020), movie, stage and busy TV actress. She had recurring roles on STOP SUSAN WILLIAMS (1979), BRET MAVERICK (1981-82), CAPITOL (1983-87), THE FACTS OF LIFE (1981-87), SANTA BARBARA (1987-91), DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1992-93), ALL MY CHILDREN (1998-2002), GUIDING LIGHT (1987-2009), etc. This news comes from Tom Weaver (who knew her).
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01-29-2020, 07:34 AM	#3
80s Dude Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 24, 2019 Location: Toronto Posts: 3,820	Even though Pam Huntinton looked much more like Blair's mother in season 1, I thought Marj Dusay was a better actress. RIP.
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01-29-2020, 12:55 PM	#5
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01-29-2020, 01:04 PM	#6
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01-29-2020, 10:49 PM	#8
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01-29-2020, 02:42 AM	#2
RetroGuy2000 Julie,Julie Anne,&Felice 4Ever Forum Star Join Date: Dec 27, 2013 Posts: 16,914	So sorry to hear this. I principally knew her as Monica Warner #2. Of all of Blair's mothers, she was the one I was most used to seeing. RIP.
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01-29-2020, 09:24 AM	#4
Christopher The OG Core Four Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2001 Posts: 14,833	This is sad to hear. She was a talented actress. Those who only saw her on this show really missed out on what other acting abilities she had. I loved her acting on All My Children. She was brilliant with her performance. I hope she's at peace.

01-31-2020, 12:42 PM	#9
JR1 Member Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 07, 2009 Location: USA Posts: 742	Lisa posted this on her social media accounts, including here: https://www.instagram.com/p/B76pRWcJ...=18a276he65rui Just heard about the passing of Marj Dusay who played Blair’s mom, Monica Warner. She was absolutely perfect for the part, a seasoned actress and a delightful woman. It was a privilege to call her Facts of Life family.