‘Dallas’ icon Linda Gray uses her platform to raise funds and awareness for cancer research after personal loss, inspiring others.
Linda Gray, the iconic actress from the hit TV series “Dallas,” has found a new calling in her life – using her platform to raise funds and awareness for a cause close to her heart.
As a co-chair for the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, Gray is lending her star power to the fight against cancer, a battle she knows all too well after losing her son, Jeff, to leukemia in 2020.
Gray’s involvement with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation began when she was honored with the Angel Award at the organization’s first Tex-Mex Fiesta event in 2022.
This annual fundraiser, held in Dallas, serves as a celebration of Fawcett’s life and a testament to the enduring friendship between the two actresses.
Speaking at this year’s event, Gray openly shared the profound impact of her son’s passing, describing it as an experience that “just shook me to my core.”
This personal tragedy has fueled her determination to join the fight against a disease that has touched her family so deeply.
Though known for her iconic portrayal of Sue Ellen Ewing on “Dallas,” Gray’s journey has extended far beyond the small screen.
She has continued to work in television, including a stint on the long-running British soap opera “Hollyoaks,” and has also showcased her talents on the stage, most notably in a West End production of “The Graduate.”
In a recent project, Gray reunited with fellow ’80s TV icons, including Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild, for the Lifetime movie “Ladies of the 80s: A Divas Christmas.”
This nostalgic venture allowed Gray to reflect on the positive energy and camaraderie that defined the era, a time she fondly remembers as “yummier” and a period when the world “was a different place.”
Now, Gray is setting her sights on a potential TV movie reunion with her “Dallas” co-star, Patrick Duffy.
The duo is working on a concept that would have them playing poltergeists haunting the iconic Southfork Ranch, the setting for the beloved series.
This lighthearted holiday rom-com would allow Gray and Duffy to revisit their roots while exploring new creative avenues.
Throughout her diverse career and personal challenges, Gray has maintained a deep sense of gratitude, taking time each day to appreciate the simple joys in life.
As she continues her philanthropic work with the Farrah Fawcett Foundation, Gray’s journey serves as an inspiring example of how one can channel personal adversity into a force for good, making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.