Canadian actress and model Dale Haddon died on Friday following a carbon monoxide poisoning accident at the home of her brother-in-law Mark Blucas, who starred in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” according to local authorities. . She was 76 years old.
Haddon was discovered at the Blucas’ home in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. CBS quoted a police officer as saying that high levels of carbon monoxide were discovered inside the property. A defect in the heating unit was also suspected. It has not yet been confirmed whether Blucas was present at the time of death.
Haddon was born and raised in Montreal, and speaks both English and French. She initially pursued a career as a ballet dancer before becoming a model for Revlon, Estée Lauder, Clairol, and Max Factor. She appeared on the cover of Vogue several times during her career. She also appeared on the 1973 cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit magazine and was named to Harper’s Bazaar’s list of “Ten Most Beautiful Women” twice.
Haddon moved into acting in the early 1970s. Her screen credits include The World’s Greatest Athlete, Cheaters, Madame Claude, North Dallas Forty, Desert Chase, Cyborg, and Bullets Over Broadway.
She later became the face of L’Oréal anti-aging products as well as the author of the book “Enduring Beauty: A Woman’s Guide to Lifelong Beauty and Well-Being.”
Haddon was also an ambassador for the United Nations Children’s Relief Fund (UNICEF) as well as the founder of WomenOne, a New York-based organization that helps expand educational opportunities for women.