Harford peacefully passed away on November 2 in Santa Barbara, California, as confirmed by her close friend Wendy Mitchell to The Hollywood Reporter.
In a touching Facebook post, Mitchell shared:
“Betty’s son reached out to me this morning, and Betty Harford Naszody passed away peacefully surrounded by family at noon on November 2, 2025. She was 98.”
Harford became a well-known figure to countless viewers in the 1980s due to her role as Mrs. Gunnerson, the foul-mouthed yet warm-hearted cook who dished out both meals and unforgettable one-liners in Dynasty from 1981 to 1989.
She even made a return for the 1991 reunion miniseries. Fans fondly recall her “legendary lamb stew for Blake,” a recurring joke that endeared her to devoted fans.
