Actress and model Dayle Haddon has tragically passed away, and another individual remains hospitalized following a carbon monoxide leak at a residence in Pennsylvania.
Authorities reported the incident occurred at a home in Bucks County, where emergency responders were called early Friday morning.
Haddon, known for her illustrious modeling career in the 1970s, was found deceased in a second-floor bedroom, while a 76-year-old man was discovered unconscious on the first floor.
Dayle Haddon gained fame as a model, working with prestigious brands like Estée Lauder and L’Oréal. She also graced the covers of renowned magazines such as Sports Illustrated and Vogue Paris.
Her influence extended beyond modeling into acting, where she featured in films like The World’s Greatest Athlete (1973) and North Dallas Forty (1979). Haddon’s life and career left a lasting impact on the fashion and entertainment industries.
Authorities identified the hospitalized man as Walter J. Blucas, who is in critical condition at a New Jersey hospital. Blucas is the father of actor Marc Blucas, who is married to Haddon’s daughter, Ryan Haddon.
According to CBS News, the property where the incident occurred is owned by Ryan and Marc Blucas. The tragic accident has deeply affected the family, leaving them mourning the loss of a beloved figure.
Preliminary investigations revealed that a faulty exhaust pipe in the building’s heating system caused the carbon monoxide leak.
The incident also impacted emergency responders; two medics were hospitalized due to exposure, and a police officer received treatment at the scene.
The dangerously high levels of carbon monoxide underscore the critical importance of proper maintenance and carbon monoxide detection systems in homes.
Dayle Haddon was born and raised in Quebec, Canada, where she began her career as a ballerina before transitioning to modeling and acting. Her journey from the ballet stage to international fame as a model and actress highlights her versatility and talent.
Throughout her life, she remained a symbol of grace, beauty, and creativity, inspiring many through her work and her spirit.
In a heartfelt Instagram tribute, Ryan Haddon remembered her mother as a woman of extraordinary depth and kindness.
“She was a woman in her power, yet soft and attentive to all. Deeply creative and curious, gifted with beauty inside and out. Always kind and thoughtful,” Ryan wrote.
Reflecting on her mother’s spiritual nature, she added, “She was a high-hearted spiritual being that put value on her soul’s evolution, so I know her journey here in this dimension must have been complete.”
This moving tribute underscores the profound loss felt by those who knew and loved Dayle Haddon.
