'Falcon Crest' actress Abby Dalton dead at 88

In 1981, Abby Dalton found her best-known role through 'Falcon Crest', a drama about the family politics behind a successful vineyard. Photo: Filepic

Actress Abby Dalton, best known for her role as Julia Cumson in Falcon Crest, died last week at the age of 88.

The Emmy-nominated star got her start acting in Rock All Night, a 1957 film about a group of hostages taken captive by two criminals at a club. She starred as Julie, a singer trapped at the club who was one of the main characters.