Gabrielle Beaumont passed away quietly on October 8 at her home in Spain, according to her brother Christopher Toyne, who confirmed the news to Deadline.
Gabrielle Beaumont may have directed more primetime television hours than any other woman in history.
On numerous 1980s and 1990s television hits, Beaumont was the first female director. Her list of credits also includes appearances on Touched by an Angel, three distinct editions of Star Trek, The Waltons, Miami Vice, Cagney & Lacy, M*A*S*H, L.A. Law, Baywatch, Archie Bunker’s Place, Remington Steele, and The Dukes of Hazard.
Her big break occurred when she was able to meet Aaron Spelling, who was under pressure to employ women and other underrepresented groups in the industry.
Beaumont’s brother, actor-producer Christopher Toyne, claims that Spelling neglected to see any of the videos she had brought. Beaumont was challenged, “Can you goddamn direct?” Yes, Goddamn it, she exclaimed. That evening, she departed to take over production of an episode of Robert Urich’s smash hit Vega$.
On Spelling’s shows, such as Knots Landing, Hart to Hart, The Colbys, Hotel, Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 91210, 7th Heaven, and, of course, Dynasty, for which the director successfully fought for her friend Joan Collins to be cast, Beaumont established herself as a regular behind the camera.
Gabrielle Beaumont’s cause of death
According to the family, Gabrielle Beaumont died peacefully at her home in Spain.
Gabrielle Beaumont’s husband and children
She was married to two actors (separately): Michael J. Davis and Olaf Pooley. Sadly, there is no information available on her children.
Gabrielle Beaumont’s net worth
Gabrielle Beaumont’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million dollars.
Gabrielle Beaumont funeral
Gabrielle Beaumont’s family is yet to make an official pronouncement about her funeral arrangements. Keep an eye here for more updates.
