Donna Mills Mourns The Loss Of ‘Friday The 13th Part VII’ Star Lar Park Lincoln

TV icon pays tribute to her friend and co-star with heartfelt Instagram message of remembrance.

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In a touching social media tribute, television icon Donna Mills has shared her grief over the passing of actress Lar Park Lincoln, her former co-star and longtime friend. Mills took to Instagram to express her sorrow, posting a photo of Lincoln with a caption, ‘Rest In Peace.’

“It’s with a heavy heart I say goodbye to my co-star and friend Lar Park Lincoln. You left us too soon. I’m grateful for the adventures we had -and the bright spark you were in all our lives,” Mills wrote, adding a heart emoji to her heartfelt message.

The Legacy Of Lar Park Lincoln

Lincoln was best known for her role as Tina Shepard in the 1988 horror film “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.” She portrayed a teenager with telekinetic powers who accidentally resurrects Jason Voorhees, making her character one of the most memorable final girls in the long-running slasher franchise.

Beyond her horror movie fame, Lincoln also appeared in television series, including “Knots Landing,” where she likely worked alongside Mills, who portrayed the manipulative Abby Fairgate Cunningham Ewing Sumner on the popular CBS primetime soap opera from 1980 to 1989 (and made guest appearances in later seasons).

Donna Mills: A Television Icon

Donna Mills, born December 11, 1940, has enjoyed a successful career spanning over six decades. While best known for her role on “Knots Landing,” Mills has maintained a steady presence in television and film. She began her career on Broadway before transitioning to television, appearing in soap operas and prime-time series.

Mills’ portrayal of the scheming Abby in “Knots Landing” earned her critical acclaim and cemented her status as one of television’s most memorable villains. Her character became so iconic that TV Guide named Abby Fairgate the seventh greatest television villain of all time.

Still Active In Entertainment

At 84, Mills remains active in the entertainment industry. Her recent Instagram posts reveal she recently guest-starred on “Doctor Odyssey,” a Ryan Murphy series streaming on Hulu, where she appeared alongside Joshua Jackson. “Not only is he a great actor -Joshua Jackson makes pretty good arm candy!” she quipped about her co-star.

Mills has also been participating in interviews, including a recent conversation with Harvey Brownstone for his podcast, where she discussed her career from “Knots Landing” to her current projects.

Her tribute to Lincoln shows that despite her continued success and busy schedule, Mills takes time to honor the relationships she’s formed throughout her long career in Hollywood.

Mills’ heartfelt tribute stands as a testament to their friendship and professional relationship that clearly meant a great deal to the veteran actress.

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