June 10, 1928
Chicago, Illinois
Died February 25, 2020 (aged 91)
Beverly Hills, California
Nationality American
Education Riverside-Brookfield High School
Alma mater Northwestern University
Occupation
Journalist
Television host
Actress
Soap opera creator, writer and producer
Years active 1952–2020
Known for
The Lee Phillip Show (1952–86)
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Young and the Restless
Spouse(s) William J. Bell
(m. 1954;
Children 3 (including Bradley and Lauralee)
Loreley "Lee" June Phillip Bell (June 10, 1928 – February 25, 2020) was an American talk show host and soap opera creator. During her career on Chicago television, she hosted over 10,000 programs and, early in her tenure, worked five shows a day, seven days a week.[1] She went on to co-create two of American television's longest-running soap operas. They are — The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
June 10, 1928
Chicago, Illinois
Died February 25, 2020 (aged 91)
Beverly Hills, California
Nationality American
Education Riverside-Brookfield High School
Alma mater Northwestern University
Occupation
Journalist
Television host
Actress
Soap opera creator, writer and producer
Years active 1952–2020
Known for
The Lee Phillip Show (1952–86)
The Bold and the Beautiful
The Young and the Restless
Spouse(s) William J. Bell
(m. 1954;
Children 3 (including Bradley and Lauralee)
Loreley "Lee" June Phillip Bell (June 10, 1928 – February 25, 2020) was an American talk show host and soap opera creator. During her career on Chicago television, she hosted over 10,000 programs and, early in her tenure, worked five shows a day, seven days a week.[1] She went on to co-create two of American television's longest-running soap operas. They are — The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
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