Dana Hill
| Dana Hill | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Dana Lynne Goetz May 6, 1964 Encino, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | July 15, 1996 (aged 32) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Diabetic stroke brought on by complications from Type 1 diabetes |
| Other names | Dana Hill-Goetz |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1978–1996 |
| Known for | Audrey Griswald in National Lampoon’s European Vacation |
| Height | 4'11 |
| Television | See below |
| Parent(s) | Ted Goetz Sandy Hill |
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Dana Hill (born Dana Lynne Goetz; May 6, 1964 – July 15, 1996) was an American actress. Hill is best known for having played Audrey Griswald in National Lampoon’s European Vacation, and roles in Shoot the Moon and Cross Creek.
Dana Lynne Goetz was born in 1964 in Encino, Los Angeles, California, to Sandy Hill and Theodore Arthur "Ted" Goetz, a director of commercials. A diagnosis of Type I diabetes at an early age ended a promising athletic future. A 1982 article in People magazine reported that Hill, at age 10, had placed third nationwide in the 880-yard run and fourth in the mile run. A few weeks later, she collapsed on the track, which resulted in her medical diagnosis. The diabetes affected her growth and caused lifelong health complications.
Despite her father's strong discouragement, Hill’s initial work was in commercials (her first job was a 1973 commercial for the YMCA, spinning a basketball on her finger with Boston Celtics center Dave Cowens). However, to avoid the appearance of nepotism, she used her mother's maiden name and devoted herself to acting as a career. She appeared in guest roles on such programs as Family before landing a major role on the 1981–1982 CBS series The Two Of Us as Gabrielle "Gabby" Gallagher. While filming this series, the 17-year-old Hill would sometimes be pulled over by the police while driving to the studio, because she looked too young to drive.
Her breakthrough role was in the 1981 made-for-TV movie Fallen Angel. The 17-year-old Hill played 12-year-old molestation victim Jennifer Phillips, a role which earned her a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress in a Television Special.
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