Eileen Fulton, the award-winning actress who captivated audiences for five decades with her portrayal of the fiery and iconic Lisa Grimaldi on CBS’s As the World Turns, has died at the age of 91. Fulton passed away on July 14 in her hometown of Asheville, NC, after “a period of declining health,” her family announced.

Eileen Fulton became a staple of daytime television, with her character experiencing eight marriages and numerous affairs over the series' life span.

The word “iconic” is probably used too frequently these days. Yet it’s the only one suitable to describe Eileen Fulton, who passed away on Monday, July 14 at 91 years old in her home state of North Carolina.

Eileen Fulton, who starred as Lisa Miller on “As the World Turns,” died on July 14 in Asheville, North Carolina. She was 91. He family said she died after “a period of declining health,” in her obituary.

Eileen Fulton, the actress who originated the soap opera 'vixen' trope as Lisa Miller on CBS' As the World Turns, died July 14.