Diane Delano
Diane Delano was an American character actress. She was known for her numerous roles in films and television, such as Sergeant Barbara Semanski on the CBS television series Northern Exposure and Roberta "Bobbi" Glass on The WB television series Popular.
Life and career
Delano was born in Los Angeles on January 29, 1957. She was the granddaughter of actor John Merton.Aside from her role on Popular, she played the role of Hilda, an FBI agent hired to protect Sami Brady, on Days of Our Lives. She also had a recurring role on Northern Exposure. Delano had a substantial voice acting career, voicing Ma Vreedle in the Ben 10 franchise, Tuba in Infinity Train, Stompa in Superman: The Animated Series, and Pantha in Teen Titans, among others.
Delano died from cancer at home in Sherman Oaks, California on December 13, 2024, at the age of 67. The news of her death was made public by Delano's friend and fellow actress Stepfanie Kramer.