Lawson played Reardon on the CBS soap from 1981 to 1990. The show ended in 2009.that revealed her mother had cancer and COVID-19 before her death.Lawson was born Oct. 14, 1941, in New York City, and made her debut on the CBS soapin 1979 before beginning her role onThe role saw her appear in more than 50 episodes of, which was the second longest-running drama in American television history, having aired for 72 years on radio and television.
Her last episode saw Bea appearing in a video message to her daughter, Chelsea , sharing support on her wedding day. Monday, writing “My down-to-earth, sassy smart and beautiful friend Lee Lawson is telling it like it is in a better place. A fine actress and a super generous friend. I’ll meet you there Lee!”