Her death was confirmed this morning by ex-son-in-law David Hiltbrand.
From: NewNowNext
Agnes Nixon, creator of legendary soap operas All My Children and One Life To Live, passed away Wednesday morning at the age of 93.
Nixon was a dominant force in the world of soaps for over four decades and was described as the “grand dame of daytime serial drama” by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, who awarded her an honorary Daytime Emmy in 2010.
“It is with a heavy heart I mourn the passing of television pioneer Agnes Nixon, someone I was proud to call a friend. Agnes’ impact on daytime television and pop culture is undeniable,” said Robert A. Iger, chairman and CEO of the Walt Disney Co.
“She was the first to champion socially relevant topics, and the towns and characters Agnes brought to life leave an indelible imprint on television that will be remembered forever.”
Nixon was well-known for pushing progressive story lines in her soaps, noticeably on topics such as abortion, AIDS and same-sex marriage long before prime-time programs were willing to touch them.
“Agnes was responsible for so many bold stories. They were social motivators and Agnes was at the forefront of that,” said Jessica Klein, the head writer of the revived online version of One Life to Live.
“She was a champion of women. She never talked down to her audience,” she continued. “She believed in character drama, which is really what soap operas are. There’s no harder job than writing for soap operas. It’s 52 weeks a year, and there are no repeats. Agnes never stopped.”
Agnes is survived by four children, 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
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