Jeffrey Carlson, the first transgender character to appear on daytime TV, has died aged 48.
Jeffrey Carlson, who played a groundbreaking trans character on daytime TV, has died aged 48, according to reports.Coincidentally, his mother is said to have named him after Jeff Martin in the show due to being a big fan.
Carlson initially played a British rocker named Zarf in August before returning to the soap in November 2006, when his character was revealed to be a trans woman named Zoe.Writing on Facebook, the Shakespeare Theatre Company said: ‘STC is saddened to learn of the recent passing of Jeffrey Carlson. Jeffrey gave beautiful and nuanced performances during is career which took him from television and film to Broadway and, fortunately for us, to STC.
‘We send our love to Jeffrey’s friends, family, and colleagues, those who knew and loved him dearest.’She wrote: ‘Good night my sweet sweet sweet prince among men. No words for our despair at losing you Jeffrey Carlson. You were … oh God… no words… so so loved and adored. For those of you that don’t know, I’m very sorry to share the news that Jeffrey passed away yesterday.
‘I will memorialise in another post later when my eloquence would fail me less than to say I love this man with the deepest part of my heart as a human, as an artist, as a teacher, as a friend… Thank you Jeffrey Carlson just for being you…’Aside from his roles on-screen, the late performer enjoyed a lengthy stage career and possessed a passion for theatre.
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