Deborah Blackwell

Q: When did Deborah Blackwell die?

Deborah Blackwell died on January 31, 2014 in Staunton.

Q: How old was Deborah Blackwell when they died?

Deborah Blackwell was 63 years old at the time of death.

Q: What was Deborah Blackwell's cause of death?

The cause of death of Deborah Blackwell was Pick's disease.

Q: When was Deborah Blackwell born?

Deborah Blackwell was born on June 15, 1950.

Q: What was Deborah Blackwell's occupation?

Deborah Blackwell was a television producer.

Deborah Blackwell (June 15, 1950 – January 31, 2014) was an American television network executive who was primarily responsible for the rise of soap opera centric cable network, SOAPnet, having joined as general manager in 2001.

With Blackwell as general manager, the channel grew in distribution to more than 67 million homes and secured rights from NBC and CBS (in addition to owner ABC) to run same-day daytime soap opera episodes. During Blackwell's time as the head of SOAPnet, the channel acquired primetime shows such as One Tree Hill and The O.C. These joined earlier acquisitions Melrose Place, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Dallas. SoapNet also extended its stable of original programming, including developing its first scripted show, a spinoff of General Hospital: Night Shift, and reality series The Fashionista Diaries.