Tributes Pour In for Annabel Schofield: British Model and Dynasty Star Dies at 62

Former fashion model and actress Annabel Schofield, best known for her role as Cassandra Wilder on the hit series Dynasty, has passed away at the age of 62.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 4, 2026, 5:18 AM EST

Source: People

A Breakout Star of the "Dynasty" Era

Annabel Schofield gained international fame when she joined the cast of the hit ABC series Dynasty in 1988. Portraying Cassandra Wilder, the ambitious and sharp-witted daughter of a newspaper tycoon, Schofield brought a fresh energy to the show’s final season. Her character’s romantic entanglement with Adam Carrington and her involvement in the high-stakes power struggles of Denver provided some of the series' most memorable late-run plotlines. Fans and former colleagues have remembered her as a consummate professional who perfectly embodied the "power-dressing" chic of the decade.

From the Catwalk to the Silver Screen

Before conquering Hollywood, Schofield was a highly sought-after fashion model. Represented by top agencies in London and Paris, she appeared in numerous high-profile advertising campaigns and graced the pages of international editions of Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar. This early success in fashion gave her a unique poise that translated well to film. In addition to her television work, she appeared in films such as Solar Crisis (1990) and the cult classic The Last of the Finest, often playing characters defined by their intelligence and icy elegance.

A Private Life of Artistic Pursuit

In her later years, Schofield largely stepped away from the intense public spotlight, focusing on personal projects and her life in Southern California. Those close to her describe a woman of deep intellectual curiosity who remained passionate about the arts and fashion long after her retirement from acting. She was known for her quick wit and a "quintessentially British" sensibility that endeared her to a close-knit circle of friends in both the UK and the United States.