Former General Hospital Actress "Shell Kepler" Died Friday - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 02-03-2008, 01:13 PM

Shell Kepler, who played the role of Amy Vining on "General Hospital" for over 20 years, died Friday.

Along with her role on General Hospital, she had bit parts on a number of television series throughout the years, including CHIPS and Three's Company. Her last work was done on the "Port Charles" series.

There are conflicting reports on her age, as the medical examiner listed it as 49, while IMDb lists her date of birth as October 5, 1961, which would maker her 46.

After retiring from acting, she had devoted her life to working in raising funds for charities. She passed away from complications related to renal failure.

Kepler had been married twice, and is survived by her brother Fred Marital.

http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/02/god-pa...ing-to-heaven/

Janice · 02-03-2008, 01:30 PM

Oh my dear God, I'm blown away by this. I watched General Hospital for 25 years, off and on. Shell's character, Amy, was adorable with that cute voice and sweet demeanor. How sad. Renal failure. I wonder if she was on dialysis. My doctor insists that I have blood work drawn all the time, to make sure things are okay, given the medication I take.

Prayers to Shell Kepler and her loved ones. That poor young woman.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-03-2008, 02:35 PM

rest in peace Shell

Carrie · 02-03-2008, 04:43 PM

That's so sad! I've been watching GH for about 15 years now and I remember her being on there. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.

Ireneparalegal · 02-03-2008, 05:22 PM

Although I wasn't a faithful viewer of GH, I knew of her character on there. You know how over the years you tend to know soap characters simply because...? She was one of those people. I know her more from Three's Company. I always wondered why she wasn't chosen to be a replacement for Suzanne Somers. She was so cute and pretty.

I wonder what kind of problems she had? Kidney problems?

Such a sad ending. She devoted her life to charitable work and to have her life end too soon. I guess God wanted her soon.

friendsfan77 · 02-04-2008, 02:31 AM

I believe I know her best from Port Charles. RIP

80sTrivia · 02-04-2008, 07:09 AM

That is so sad... she was a part of the show for so many years...

JT · 02-11-2008, 01:09 AM

RIP!! This is definitely a terrible loss to the daytime industry.

I never realized how absolutely gorgeous she was. That picture is beautiful.

Coffeecup · 02-19-2008, 08:33 PM

One day my brother was reading the obits in our local paper and he asked "have you hear of so and so. I said nope. He read along and it was this gal. I guess she must have had family in these parts to make the paper. I didn't read the article. .

Ohio8 · 02-20-2008, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Although I wasn't a faithful viewer of GH, I knew of her character on there. You know how over the years you tend to know soap characters simply because...? She was one of those people. I know her more from Three's Company. I always wondered why she wasn't chosen to be a replacement for Suzanne Somers. She was so cute and pretty.

I wonder what kind of problems she had? Kidney problems?

Such a sad ending. She devoted her life to charitable work and to have her life end too soon. I guess God wanted her soon.

I'm getting a "Three's Company" DVD tomorrow, and I'll post some screencaps of Shell Kepler as Luann in "Honest Jack Tripper."

Ohio8 · 02-21-2008, 07:13 PM

Here they are:

Mr. Television · 02-21-2008, 07:28 PM

Those are great pictures. She died far too young.

Scoobiedoo30 · 02-22-2008, 02:50 AM

Who is the girl with Jack and Larry

Moondance · 03-09-2008, 11:50 AM

I heard about that. She was so young

catlover79 · 03-29-2008, 09:44 PM

That is so sad. I too loved Amy Vining and never understood why the show never used her more - I was sorry to see the character phased out.

Shell!!

02-03-2008, 01:13 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Former General Hospital Actress "Shell Kepler" Died Friday Shell Kepler, who played the role of Amy Vining on "General Hospital" for over 20 years, died Friday. Along with her role on General Hospital, she had bit parts on a number of television series throughout the years, including CHIPS and Three's Company. Her last work was done on the "Port Charles" series. There are conflicting reports on her age, as the medical examiner listed it as 49, while IMDb lists her date of birth as October 5, 1961, which would maker her 46. After retiring from acting, she had devoted her life to working in raising funds for charities. She passed away from complications related to renal failure. Kepler had been married twice, and is survived by her brother Fred Marital. http://www.tmz.com/2008/02/02/god-pa...ing-to-heaven/ Attached Images
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02-03-2008, 01:30 PM	#2
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Rest In Peace Shell Kepler Oh my dear God, I'm blown away by this. I watched General Hospital for 25 years, off and on. Shell's character, Amy, was adorable with that cute voice and sweet demeanor. How sad. Renal failure. I wonder if she was on dialysis. My doctor insists that I have blood work drawn all the time, to make sure things are okay, given the medication I take. Prayers to Shell Kepler and her loved ones. That poor young woman.

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Carrie Dreamin' of Jeannie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 09, 2004 Location: Cocoa Beach Posts: 1,768	That's so sad! I've been watching GH for about 15 years now and I remember her being on there. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Although I wasn't a faithful viewer of GH, I knew of her character on there. You know how over the years you tend to know soap characters simply because...? She was one of those people. I know her more from Three's Company. I always wondered why she wasn't chosen to be a replacement for Suzanne Somers. She was so cute and pretty. I wonder what kind of problems she had? Kidney problems? Such a sad ending. She devoted her life to charitable work and to have her life end too soon. I guess God wanted her soon.
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02-04-2008, 02:31 AM	#6
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02-11-2008, 01:09 AM	#8
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Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	One day my brother was reading the obits in our local paper and he asked "have you hear of so and so. I said nope. He read along and it was this gal. I guess she must have had family in these parts to make the paper. I didn't read the article. .

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03-29-2008, 09:44 PM	#15
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,376	That is so sad. I too loved Amy Vining and never understood why the show never used her more - I was sorry to see the character phased out. Shell!!
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