Helen Wagner: Nancy Hughes of As the World Turns Dies at 91

Helen Wagner was an American actress. Born on September 3, 1918, in Lubbock, Texas, she studied at the University of Texas and began in radio and theater.

She spoke the first line of the soap opera As the World Turns on April 2, 1956, "Good morning, dear." She played Nancy Hughes McClosky on the show until its final seasons, and Guinness recognized her for the longest run in a single television role.

On November 22, 1963, she continued the broadcast during news of the Kennedy assassination without knowing. Wagner died on May 1, 2010, at age 91.

Achievements: Longest-running television role (Guinness).

Birth: September 3, 1918 - Lubbock, Texas.

Profession: Actress.

Interesting Facts: She appeared in the very first scene of As the World Turns.