Annabel Schofield, Model and ‘Dallas’ Actress, Dies at 62

Annabel Schofield, a former model who appeared in international fashion magazines and had a recurring role on the television series “Dallas,” died Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the age of 62. She passed away at Providence Little Mary Medical Center in Torrance, California, after battling salivary gland cancer that had metastasized to brain cancer, according to her friend Catalina Guirado-Cheadle.

From Llanelli to the Fashion World

Born on September 4, 1963, in Llanelli, Wales, Schofield began her career in modeling in London in the early 1980s. She quickly became a prominent figure in the fashion and club scene, gracing the covers of numerous magazines including Cosmopolitan, German Vogue, Italian Vogue, and Harper’s & Queen. She worked with renowned photographers such as David Bailey and James White.

Modeling Campaigns and a Memorable Commercial

Throughout her modeling career, Schofield participated in campaigns for Yves Saint Laurent, Revlon, and Rimmel. She is perhaps best remembered for her role in a 1988 Revlon Trouble fragrance commercial, delivering the line, “A little Trouble keeps life interesting.”

“Dallas” and Beyond

Schofield transitioned into acting, joining the cast of “Dallas” in the late 1980s as Laurel Ellis. The series, centered around the Ewing oil family, was a major television hit. In a 2012 interview, Schofield described the show’s fashion as evolving from natural to increasingly extravagant, with larger shoulder pads and bolder makeup.

A Versatile Career

Beyond “Dallas,” Schofield appeared in films such as “Solar Crisis” with Charlton Heston, “City of Ember,” “The Brothers Grimm,” and “Doom.” She later founded Bella Bene Productions, focusing on commercial, music, and fashion projects, collaborating with director and graphic artist Nick Egan, known for his work with bands like The Ramones and Duran Duran.

Final Days and Legacy

In June 2025, Schofield launched a GoFundMe campaign to help cover her mounting medical expenses, raising nearly $35,000 of her $40,000 goal. Guirado-Cheadle described Schofield as “funny and down-to-earth,” “very well-read,” and possessing a “great love of art and photography.”

Schofield was predeceased by her father, John D. Schofield, a film production executive, and her sister, Amanda. She is survived by her mother, Jill.