Her believability was consistently high no matter what role she played. On April 22, 2025, Lar Park Lincoln, 63, died. She was best known for her roles as Linda Fairgate in “Knots Landing” and Tina Shepard in “Friday the 13th: The New Blood”. She had dealt with cancer after 17 breast cancer surgeries over the course of five years. Her husband, children, and grandchildren all survive her.
Television and Film Career
Born Laurie Jill Park, Lincoln decided to pursue acting in the third grade and began her career as a model. Her breakthrough role came in the 1985 TV movie “Children of the Night,” which launched her into Hollywood prominence. Her most recognized television role was on the popular primetime soap “Knots Landing,” where she portrayed Linda Fairgate, a character known for manipulative schemes and multiple affairs that kept viewers riveted to their screens during the show’s successful run.
Lincoln’s versatility extended beyond soap operas into the horror genre, where she made her mark as telekinetic protagonist Tina Shepard in “Friday the 13th: The New Blood” (1988). Throughout her career, she guest-starred on popular shows, including “Murder, She Wrote,” and maintained a regular presence on QVC. According to reports, Lincoln continued working as an actress until recently and has unreleased films titled “Young Bolsheviks” and “Bad B****.”
My favorite underrated final girl gone way too soon. Rest in peace beautiful.
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Laurie Jill "Lar" Park Lincoln
May 12, 1961 – April 22, 2024 pic.twitter.com/FOXcfkamVl— Marianne 🎃🔪🩸 (@ScreamQueen514) April 24, 2025
Life Beyond Acting
After establishing herself in Hollywood, Lincoln became an accomplished audition coach and entrepreneur based in Dallas, Texas. She founded Actors Audition Studios, which announced her passing. Her contributions to the industry extended to mentoring younger performers and sharing her knowledge of the business. In 2008, Lincoln published a memoir titled “Get Started Not Scammed,” offering guidance to those navigating the entertainment industry.
“I was playing a real girl’s life story. She was a young teenage prostitute. That’s where I had to learn, and what has guided me since the very beginning in 1985, that you can’t be an artist if you are judging.” – Lar Park Lincoln
Lincoln previously faced significant health challenges, having battled breast cancer that required 17 surgeries over a five-year period. While she overcame that diagnosis, the specific cause of her recent death has not been confirmed. Her passing follows that of her husband, Michael Lincoln, who died of cancer in 2015. The couple shared children who, along with Lincoln’s grandchildren and surviving siblings, now carry her legacy forward.
R.I.P. Lar Park Lincoln. May 12 1961 – April 22 2025 #fridaythe13th @F13thFranchise @kinky_horror @FANGORIA @DreadCentral @THETomSavini pic.twitter.com/8LBowcXlP1
— Peter Anthony Productions (@ThePeterAnthony) April 24, 2025
Remembering Her Legacy
The announcement of Lincoln’s death prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues who remember her contributions to television and film. Her family has requested privacy during this difficult time, with Actors Audition Studios releasing information about where memorial contributions can be directed. Lincoln was predeceased by her brothers, Jack Jr. and Pat, as well as her parents, Jack and Marjorie Dale.
“In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The SAG-AFTRA Foundation or The Entertainment Community Fund.” – Actors Audition Studios
Lincoln’s career spanned generations of television and film, leaving an indelible mark particularly on audiences who cherished primetime soaps of the 1980s and horror film enthusiasts. Her ability to portray complex characters with depth and authenticity established her as a respected performer whose work will continue to be appreciated through reruns and streaming platforms for years to come.