Actress Lar Park Lincoln, who starred in “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” and “Knots Landing,” has passed away. She was 63.
Lincoln, who reportedly battled breast cancer for years before her death, passed away on Tuesday. Her death was announced by Actors Audition Studios, a Dallas-based company she founded.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Lar Park Lincoln, celebrated actress, founder of Actors Audition Studios, and America’s beloved Audition Coach, on April 22, 2025,” the company said.
Actress Lar Park Lincoln has passed away at the age of 63. Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images The beloved actress starred in the film “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood” and the popular soap opera “Knots Landing.” Lar Park Lincoln/Facebook“Over her 45-year career,” the statement continued, “Lar left an unforgettable mark on Hollywood through her dynamic performances and dedication to mentoring aspiring actors.”
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No cause of death was given.
Lincoln was born in Dallas, Texas, on May 12, 1961. She first starred in the CBS telefilm “Children of the Night” in 1985 before appearing in episodes of “Heart of the City,” “Outlaws” and “Highway to Heaven” in 1986 and 1987.
Lar Park Lincoln in 2007. WireImageHer big break came later in 1987 when she was cast as Linda Fairgate in the ninth season of the CBS soap opera “Knots Landing.” She returned for the daytime drama’s 11th season in 1989 and remained on the show until Season 13, when her character was killed off.
Lincoln discussed her “Knots Landing” character’s surprising popularity on the David Jacobs-created show in an interview just three years before her heartbreaking passing.
“I would guess Linda was popular because she was so rotten and so fun at the same time,” she explained in 2022. “I studied a few people to become Linda, as she went from the brown hair to the blond meanie.”
Lar Park Lincoln (standing fourth from the left) and the cast of the CBS soap opera “Knots Landing.” ©CBS/Courtesy Everett Collection“I remember having lunch with David Jacobs,” she continued, “when he told me that they were changing my hair to blond and he said, ‘I’m doing this because you look so sweet and everyone will be shocked how you turn out.’”
The beloved actress then appeared on the big screen in 1988 when she starred as Tina Shepard in “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.” Her character had telekinetic powers and worked to kill the slasher film villain, Jason Voorhees.
Prior to “Friday the 13th Part VII,” Lincoln appeared in the 1987 films “The Princess Academy” and “House II: The Second Story.”
Lar Park Lincoln in a scene from “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.” Paramount/Kobal / Shutterstock Lar Park Lincoln between takes during the filming of “Friday the 13th Part VII: The New Blood.” ©Paramount/Courtesy Everett Collection Lar Park Lincoln in June 2018. Lar Park Lincoln/FacebookBesides being a popular actress on both the big and small screens, Lincoln also made a name for herself as a writer in 2008 with the publication of her book, “Get Started, Not Scammed.”
The work acted as a guide for those looking to make it in Hollywood and beyond.
“The family requests privacy during this time and is grateful for the outpouring of love over Lar’s four-decade career,” her Actors Audition Studios company said in the announcement of her passing.
“In lieu of flowers,” the statement added, “donations may be made to The SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund.”
Lincoln is survived by her daughter, Piper; son, Trevor; sister, Karen; brother, Michael; and grandchildren, Aura, Benjamin, Jack and Mia.
Her husband, Michael Lincoln, passed away from cancer in December 2015 at the age of 43. The couple were married for 14 years before his death.
