Lily Walsh

Lily Walsh
Martha Byrne as Lily
As the World Turns character
Portrayed by	Lucy Deakins (1984–85) Martha Byrne (1985–89, 1993–2008) Heather Rattray (1989–93) Noelle Beck (2008–10)
Duration	1984–2010
First appearance	June 1984
Last appearance	September 17, 2010
Created by	Tom King Millee Taggart
Introduced by	Mary-Ellis Bunim
Classification	Final, regular
Profile
Other names	Lily Guest (birth name)
Occupation	Possibly runs WorldWide Former Partner in Carly Tenney's design business Co-Owner of the Lakeview Former Partner in Rosie's Roller Palace Co-Owner of WOAK-TV Former Manager of Valletta Former Executive at Montgomery & Associates
Residence	One Mile High Road Luther's Corners, Illinois 61324
Noelle Beck as Lily
Father Josh Stricklyn Mother Iva Benedict Adoptive father Martin Guest Adoptive mother Lucinda Walsh Stepfather Jason Benedict Sisters Rose D'Angelo Half-brothers M.J. Dixon Half-sisters Sierra Estaban (adoptive) Bianca Walsh (adoptive) Spouse Derek Mason (1987) Holden Snyder (1991-93, 2002–09, 2010-) Damian Grimaldi (1993-97, 2009–10) Diego Santana (1998) Children Luke Snyder Faith Snyder Natalie Snyder Ethan Snyder Grandfathers Harvey Snyder (adoptive) Jared Carpenter Henry Snyder (adoptive) Cal Stricklyn Grandmothers Emma Snyder (adoptive) Caroline Carpenter Elizabeth Snyder Gloria Walters Keller (adoptive) Uncles Royce Keller (adoptive) Seth Snyder (adoptive) Holden Snyder (adoptive) Caleb Snyder (adoptive) Aunts Elizabeth Carpenter Samantha Anderson (adoptive) Neal Keller Alcott (adoptive) Meg Snyder (adoptive) Ellie Snyder (adoptive) Nephews Bryant Montgomery (adoptive) Nieces Lucy Montgomery (adoptive) Jade Taylor First cousins Georgia Tucker Silva (adoptive) Abigail Williams (adoptive) Aaron Snyder (adoptive) Eliza Ryan (adoptive)

Lily Walsh is a fictional character from the CBS daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. Most notably played by Martha Byrne from May 1985 to December 1989 and again from 1993 to April 22, 2008, the character was originated in June 1984 by Lucy Deakins. Heather Rattray stepped into the role from December 1989 to January 8, 1993. In the show's final two years, Lily was recast with Noelle Beck and she aired from May 8, 2008 after the much-publicized departure of Byrne until its final episode on September 17, 2010. Byrne is considered to be one of the most recognized faces of daytime television and is often called a "superstar" of soap opera history.

Lily Walsh was originally played by Lucy Deakins for from 1984-1985. As the daughter of an acting coach, Deakins also entered the field and was cast on the show following her appearance in the play So What Are We Going To Do Now? as part of the Circle Repertory Company. After Deakins departed from the role, Martha Byrne and initially assumed the character from 1985-1989 and became the most notable portrayer. Byrne, who was 15 at the time of her first appearance also had a background in theater as she appeared in the play Annie at the age of 10. Her early years were greatly involved in stories with Holden Snyder (Jon Hensley), with whom she is one half of the show's most popular and well-received love stories. Byrne is also an accomplished singer, having written and performed the song "Find My Way Back" as part of her album The Other Side in tribute of Holden and Lily and her co-star Hensley. The song made its television debut on the December 5, 2005 episode as a montage of clips played of Holden and Lily through the years.

Byrne commented on her song "Find My Way Back" and her inspiration behind its creation during an interview with Soapdom.com columnist Laura DeBrizzi on December 1, 2005.

"About a year ago, I decided that I really wanted to write something for Holden and Lily since the couple has been together for so long – 20 years. Plus, having come this far and still being with Jon (Hensley, Holden), both as an actor and a friend, I thought now would be the perfect time."