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Alicia Allen, a producer and actress who got her start as a hairstylist, has died, according to a social media post by her husband, John Schneider. She was 53 years old.
“This is a time of unimaginable sadness for me,” ex Dukes of Hazzard Schneider star books after the death of his wife. Sadness is a very small word. I have heard it said that “With great love comes great sadness.” I had no idea what that meant until now. Alicia was the fuel that fueled my biggest dreams. The inspiration behind every creative idea. The fabric of my soul. The glue that It was bringing me together. I miss her more than any word can describe.”
Schneider also asked: “Please respect our privacy during this time of grief. Please do not ask any questions.”
Allen produced the 2002 Paul Schrader film auto focus based on lives Hogan Heroes Star Bob Crane. The film featured Greg Kinnear, Willem Dafoe, and Maria Bello. In the same year, she was a co-producer on badge, which starred Billy Bob Thornton and Patricia Arquette. Prior to that, Allen produced Line GaloreStarring Campbell Scott, Laura Linney, Jared Harris.
John Schneider and Alicia Allen Schneider (via Facebook)
It has also produced a number of films starring Schneider in the past decade, several of which he also directed. These include addresses unacceptableAnd Anderson seat (as EP), 4: Go (as EP), I hate crime And last year To die for. The duo is said to have married in 2019.
Allen has appeared as an actress in half a dozen projects, including auto focus Schneider directed last year Trace Lecheswhich she also produced.
that obituary The Producer says “She passed away at her home in the midst of her family as she took her last breath on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.” She survived Schneider, who called her “My Smile”. Her daughter, Jessica Ann Dollard. parents Michael and Linda Marino Allen; Brandy’s brother Michael Allen. Doris Crotty’s grandmother, Marino Alvarado; Daughter-in-law, Carys Schneider, and granddaughter, Sierra Schneider. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Fred paternal and Robbie Allen’s, Joe Marino.
According to the obituary, a special service will be held.