She was one of the greatest divas. With heavy hearts, we announce the passing.

Marla Adams, Star of The Young and the Restless, Dies at 85

Emmy-winning actress Marla Adams, best known for her role as Dina Abbott Mergeron on The Young and the Restless, has passed away at 85 in Los Angeles.

Born in Ocean City, NJ, on August 28, 1938, Adams attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. She began her career on Broadway in The Visit and appeared in Splendor in the Grass alongside Natalie Wood.