Beloved soap actor Randall England, best known for playing Jack Slater on General Hospital, has died at age 75 following a battle with esophageal cancer. His family released a moving obituary on Nov. 11 that celebrated the man behind the roles.
Above all, family said, England cherished being a father and "Pappaw." Loved ones remembered him as charming, loving and generous, a reliable person who offered encouragement and advice freely to those around him.
Before entering entertainment, England excelled as a baseball and football player. A pivotal journey to New York launched his modeling career, taking him to cities including London, Zurich and Milan. That path also brought commercial work for Viceroy, Dunlop, Michelob and PlayStation.