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Sara Lane (born Susan Russell Lane; March 12, 1949 – March 3, 2023) was an American actress.

HER CAREER

In 1964, producer William Castle saw Lane’s picture in a newspaper in connection with a Miss Los Angeles Teenage beauty contest. After making screen tests, she was signed for a part in the film I Saw What You Did.

In 1966, executive producer Frank Price signed Lane to portray Elizabeth Grainger on The Virginian. Being the owner of two horses, Lane was an experienced horsewoman and did her own riding scenes on the show except when the producer insisted on use of a double.

HER DEATH

Lane died from breast cancer at her home in Napa, California on March 3, 2023, at the age of 73. She was survived by her husband, Jon Scott, as well as her daughter, son, granddaughter, and sister.