Actress Kate O’Mara died Sunday, March 30, 2014 in a nursing home in Sussex due to a short illness. O’Mara is best known for her role as Cassandra ‘Caress’ Morrell on the 80’s show Dynasty. The actress appeared on Dynasty for two seasons before parting ways.

O’Mara made appearances in several movies and television shows. Her most notable roles, aside from Dynasty, was Laura Wilde on the show Howard’s Way and Maxwell on the show Brothers. She also performed in radio and audio plays and wrote four books – two novels and two autobiographies. Her latest work was in 2012, when she performed some stage play. O’Mara was the master actress at playing the villian or schemer.

The actress will also be remembered for her philanthropical animal rights work.