Annabel Schofield, the British supermodel who captivated audiences as Laurel Ellis on Dallas, has died at the age of 62. Schofield passed away in Los Angeles on February 28, 2026, after a lengthy battle with cancer that had spread to her brain. The Independent and the Los Angeles Times confirmed the news on Wednesday after speaking with her colleagues.

Schofield became a household name in the 1980s, dominating the fashion world as a top model for Italian Vogue and German Vogue. She famously transitioned to the screen in 1988, joining the eleventh season of Dallas. As Laurel Ellis, she played a pivotal role in the drama at Southfork, caught in a complicated web involving Clayton Farlow and J.R. Ewing across several episodes.

In addition to her iconic television role, Schofield appeared in films such as Solar Crisis and Exit in Red. According to Forbes, the actress spent her final years in California, sharing regular health updates and a public crowdfunding campaign for her treatment. She is remembered by industry peers as a stunning talent who navigated both the runway and the soundstage with equal grace.