Betty Harford, the actress best known as the Carringtons’ outspoken cook Mrs. Gunnerson on Dynasty, has died at 98. She passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025, in Santa Barbara, surrounded by family, her friend Wendy Mitchell confirmed.

Harford became a beloved figure in the 1980s thanks to her nine-season role in Dynasty, and she later appeared in the 1991 reunion miniseries. Fans fondly remember the running joke about her “legendary lamb stew for Blake.”

Before Dynasty, she played Mrs. Nottingham in The Paper Chase and made appearances in classic series like The Twilight Zone, Gunsmoke, Alfred Hitchcock Presents, and Dr. Kildare. Her film credits include The Wild and the Innocent (1959), Spartacus (1960), and Inside Daisy Clover (1965), where she portrayed Natalie Wood’s sister.

Born in New York in 1927, Harford began her career in theater before transitioning to film and television. She was married twice and is survived by her son Chris and her grandsons.

Her passing marks the loss of a cherished talent from the golden age of television, remembered for her warmth, humor, and memorable screen presence.