Now for the Big Deal. Darlene...................

Where do I start? My sweet Darlene and I have always had some kind of connection. Since she first came on the show. Maybe it was an intuition, or an inner understanding, or maybe it was just sharing an innate love of life and fun with a little whiskey thrown in. Little did I know it would be relevant in what was to be her last moment with us here on earth. I had visited Darlene in the hospital, actually me and Winsor Harmon went to see her more than 2 months ago, and we hunted down a bottle of good Irish whiskey to bring her. This may sound strange to most of you given her condition, but trust me, Darlene was that kind of spirit. We just wanted to see a smile on her face when we gave her something like that (in a hospital.) It worked.

On Sunday morning, January 14th I intended to go visit her at her home. I knew she was getting near the end. I called and called but no one answered the phone. So I picked up my girls and drove home, which was about 45 minutes away. That evening I got a call from our friend, Eva, saying Darlene didn't have much time left. I hopped in my car and took off. While I was driving, I asked Darlene.......If it wasn't too selfish of me to ask....would she wait for me. When I arrived, her son called me into the room. Dar's eyes were closed. When I took her hand and said "Darlene, it's Ronn...... she kind of took a double gasp of air which her son felt was her recognizing that I was there. He left the room and I took her hand and stroked her head. I told her how much everyone loved her. That she wasn't alone. And that it was OK to let go and move on. Believe me, she was ready to go. There was no quality of life left with what had taken over her body by then. Within about 10 minutes, she was gone. I stayed for what seemed the longest time just holding her hand and stroking her head. As other people started filing into the room they would ask if she was gone. I said yes. I knew she left because I felt her pass through me as she left. I know it might seem far-fetched to some of you, but I know what I felt. It took my breath away for a moment. It was the most amazing feeling. I didn't feel sad. I felt elated. I felt blessed to have been the one she chose to share that moment with. Everyone said they were glad it was me that was with her. They felt it seemed fitting in so many ways. As I drove home, I still didn't feel sadness. I felt euphoric. Like Darlene had left a part of herself within me. The part that loves life and always sees the positive and comic side of things. Maybe it was the essence of her spirit. I've dreamt about her several times since then. She's always in my thoughts. I ask that all of you say a little blessing for her. Send her on her way. Wish her love and light where ever she may be. Don't be sad. But rather feel the love of life and the life of love that was so much the essence of Darlene.

In love and light.........Ronn

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That was sad, but good to hear! I'm going to really miss seeing Darlene on my tv screen. Sally and the Spectra gang were always my favorites on this show, but in recent years we haven't got much of them. That made their little appearances even more special. I hope the show does the character justice in the end.

That's so sad to hear. It's still shocking to me that Darlene's condition had become this bad. I'm glad Ron posted this. Reading it makes me feel sad all over again.

Wow that was absolutely beautiful. It choked me up. I'm glad that since they were so close that he got to be with her when she said goodbye to this world.

That's so sad to hear. It's still shocking to me that Darlene's condition had become this bad. I'm glad Ron posted this. Reading it makes me feel sad all over again.

ITA~ this was just a total shocker. She's definitely missed.

Awe. I'm so sad right now!!!!

We should all tell Darlene stories, our favorite memories of the legend!! She was wonderful!

My favorite memory is just her overall spunk, my great-granny got me hooked on soaps and that was right around the time B&B debuted!! Sally was loud and fun, full of life and she reminded me so much of my granny and when she was on my screen I saw her and was always reminded of her!! Good-bye sweet Darlene!

That was very touching, and very sad to read.

I loved her as Rose Deville on Y&R. It was pure Y&R classic TV. Darlene was so good as Rose. She played off very well with Tricia Cast...ex-Nina. I wish I could see a clip. I remember when she was tied up in a bed. I think Nina and Cricket tied her up but am not 100% sure.

"Within about 10 minutes, she was gone. I stayed for what seemed the longest time just holding her hand and stroking her head. As other people started filing into the room they would ask if she was gone. I said yes. I knew she left because I felt her pass through me as she left. I know it might seem far-fetched to some of you, but I know what I felt. It took my breath away for a moment. It was the most amazing feeling. I didn't feel sad. I felt elated. I felt blessed to have been the one she chose to share that moment with."

Amazing. I have no words.

Wow. I applaud Ron's strength and courage in writing that. There's no doubt in saying that Darlene will be surely, sorely missed. I wish the best for all those who knew and loved her. I pray that God will grant a special piece of Darlene to remainn within those people. Because when they feel cold, hopeless, alone...they can draw from what she has taught them in life. Never let life get you down. Let it lift you. Rejoice in it and take whole the fruits of it.

May her spirit never die.

Everytime I think of D. Conley, I think of how she was wasted for years on by Bradley Bell on B&B. What a shame. I don't think of the great actress that she was, I think: a wasted, great actress. Thank u, Mr. Incest-Obsessed B. Bell!

I loved how Conley would pronounce "Amber".

Ronn Moss is just an awesome person for sharing that story with the fans.

Makes me sad just thinking about her.

That was touching. I loved loved loved Darlene as Sally Spectre, she really brought herself to the role. Thanks to Ron for sharing that, it was so nice to read, just lets you know that the human spirit is enduring.

It reminds me of this quote I remember hearing from TLC's Left Eye before she passed. "Energy never dies, it just transcends."

Rest in Peace Darlene. You earned it.

Everytime I think of D. Conley, I think of how she was wasted for years on by Bradley Bell on B&B. What a shame. I don't think of the great actress that she was, I think: a wasted, great actress. Thank u, Mr. Incest-Obsessed B. Bell!

I loved how Conley would pronounce "Amber".

I don't think it is appropriate to turn a thread about remembering a beloved actress who has passed away into a B&B/Bradley Bell bash.

"Within about 10 minutes, she was gone. I stayed for what seemed the longest time just holding her hand and stroking her head. As other people started filing into the room they would ask if she was gone. I said yes. I knew she left because I felt her pass through me as she left. I know it might seem far-fetched to some of you, but I know what I felt. It took my breath away for a moment. It was the most amazing feeling. I didn't feel sad. I felt elated. I felt blessed to have been the one she chose to share that moment with."

Amazing. I have no words.

Amen. That was a beautiful post in tribute to a truly classy lady. Makes you think her spirit lives on.

Edited February 1, 200718 yr by Cat

Very touching story!! Darlene and Sally will be missed. RIP Darlene.