Television actress and daytime soap star Shell Kepler has passed away from renal failure. Kepler, who appeared in TV shows CHiPS, Garry Shandling Show and Three’s Company, was best known for her role as Amy Vining on General Hospital.

"I love the soaps," explained Kepler. "I’ve been watching General Hospital since I was three years old and I really care about the characters. I’ve grown up with them."

Kepler made the decision to become an actress at the age of two after watching The Wizard of Oz. She appeared on stage for the first time at the age of nine in The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.

Kepler was an astute businesswoman, investing in real estate and the stock market. After retiring to Portland, Oregon, she devoted her time to charity fundraising. Shell Kepler was 46.

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