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Beloved Actress Betty Harford Passes Away at 98

11/10/2025

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Betty Harford, a television actress known for Dynasty and The Paper Chase, died at age 98 on November 2, 2025.
Her friend Wendy Mitchell confirmed the passing on Facebook.
Harford played Mrs. Nottingham in The Paper Chase, which aired 1978–1979 and was revived by Showtime.
She portrayed Hilda Gunnerson in Dynasty, appearing in 34 episodes.
Her career also included Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Inside Daisy Clover, and collaborations with James Bridges.

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Betty Harford, a television actress known for Dynasty and The Paper Chase, died at age 98 on November 2, 2025.
Her friend Wendy Mitchell confirmed the passing on Facebook.
Harford played Mrs. Nottingham in The Paper Chase, which aired 1978–1979 and was revived by Showtime.
She portrayed Hilda Gunnerson in Dynasty, appearing in 34 episodes.
Her career also included Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Inside Daisy Clover, and collaborations with James Bridges.