Randall England, the actor who played villain Jack Slater on “General Hospital,” has died at 75.
England, 75, passed away on September 25 at his home following a battle with esophageal cancer, though news of his death only became public Wednesday. His online obituary stated that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by family.”
Born in Oklahoma City in 1951, England launched his career in modeling after a trip to New York City. He built an international portfolio working in London, Zurich, Milan and Los Angeles before shifting his focus to acting. He trained under renowned teachers Kim Stanley and Stella Adler, and an audition eventually brought him to Los Angeles permanently. He lived in Beverly Hills for more than 40 years.
England’s obituary noted that he also pursued music under the name RAE while continuing to act and produce through the 1990s, 2000s and beyond.
His stage work included productions of “All My Sons,” “The Glass Menagerie,” and Anton Chekhov’s “The Three Sisters.” His performance in the Chekhov play earned him an award in 1994.
On screen, England is perhaps best remembered for his run on “General Hospital.” He appeared in 31 episodes of the ABC soap opera between 1984 and 1985, playing the villainous Jack Slater. The role made him a fan favorite during the height of the show’s 1980s popularity.
His other television work included playing Blake Sloan in two episodes of the original “Baywatch” series in the 1990s. He also appeared in Maroon 5’s 2015 music video for “Sugar.”
England is survived by his daughter, Micaela Reed; his grandchildren, Katherine Reed and Julian Reed; his mother, Catherine Burgess; his sister, Linda Baker; and other family members.
His death comes amid a string of losses for the “General Hospital” cast. In 2024, Johnny Wactor, 37, who played Brando Corbin in 164 episodes between 2020 and 2022, was shot and killed during an attempted robbery in Los Angeles. More recently, Tristan Rogers, 79, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio, died last August following a cancer battle. Rogers’ manager, Meryl Soodak, said at the time, “He loved being Scorpio, and he created that role from nothing. He was supposed to work a day, and he ended up making it into something huge. He was just a genuinely loyal, kind human being, and he loved his family.”
England’s death was first reported, which cited the online obituary as its source.
The “General Hospital” alum’s final years were spent in the city where he had built his decades-long career, surrounded by the family who noted his peaceful passing.
