Fred Ross, the grandfather of former Another World star Rhonda Ross Kendrick, has died at the age of 87. Rhonda's mother Dianna Ross said in a statement that "He touched many lives and he will be truly missed."

Kendrick, was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for the portrayal the role of Tonie Burrell on Another World and according to IMDB was last seen as a guest star on her sister Tracee Ellis Ross' TV show, Girlfriends.