A Terrible (Fictional) Loss

Very rarely do I take the time to remember a fictional character that has passed away on a television show unless they move me. Elizabeth "Beth" Henderson Logan from "The Bold and the Beautiful" died in the episode that originally aired on April 19, 2010. Beth had been ill since 2008 but since her return to the canvas on April 12th it was obvious that her battle with Alzheimer's disease was becoming more difficult. Sadly after yet another confrontation with long time rival Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery) Beth lost her life after she fell into the Forrester pool. Beth was an original character when the show began in March 1987. At the time she was played by actress Judith Baldwin. Shortly after Nancy Burnett took on the role until 1989 and then again in 2001. Marla Adams played Beth briefly in 1991. Robin Riker began playing Beth on June 18, 2008 and continued in the role on a recurring basis until the character's passing. To the right is a photo of Stephen (Patrick Duffy) and Beth (Riker) Logan from 2009. It was a very sad storyline and I am shocked that Beth's life ended that way. In Memoriam Remembers: Beth Logan

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