Earley Nolan started her career in theatre, where, in 1969 she joined the cast of "Hair" playing the lead role of Sheila.
She moved to New York at 21 and landed a lead role in “Jesus Christ Superstar” on Broadway. In a fabled story, she met the casting director for “All My Children” at Sardi’s and was quickly hired in 1976 to play Donna on the long-running and popular daytime soap. She continued performing on Broadway during that time, including a stint as Sandy opposite Jeff Conaway in “Grease.”
Sad to read of the passing of Candice Earley, who played Donna Beck Tyler Cortlandt Sago Tyler on All My Children. pic.twitter.com/p8yu8dDYzC
— Karen (@TheDarkPages) February 4, 2019
Earley Nolan was born at Fort Hood, Texas, in 1950 and attended Trinity University in San Antonio.
She is survived by her husband, three stepchildren and a niece and nephew.
A celebration of life for Earley Nolan is planned for later this month in Arkansas, followed by a private burial.
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