Linda Gray celebrates 86th birthday

American actress Linda Gray, best known for her role as Sue Ellen Ewing on the television series ‘Dallas’, is celebrating her 86th birthday. Born in Santa Monica, California, in 1940, Gray rose to international fame after joining the CBS primetime soap opera in 1978.

Her portrayal of the complex character Sue Ellen, the wife of oil tycoon J.R. Ewing, became one of the most recognizable roles in television history. Gray later reprised the character in the 2012 TNT revival of the series.

In recent public appearances, such as the Farrah Fawcett Foundation's Tex-Mex Fiesta in Dallas, Gray has continued to support charitable causes. She has expressed a philosophy of living life to the fullest, focusing on personal experiences and meaningful connections.