Alaina Reed Hall-Amini died December 17th. Born Bernice Ruth Reed, she was 63 at the time of death. She was best known as Olivia (Gordon’s younger sister) on Sesame Street and Rose Holloway on 227. After 227 ended in 1990, Hall appeared in guest roles on various TV shows, including Herman’s Head and Blossom. She also provided the voice for the animated characters on Where on Earth Is Carmen Sandiego? and Sonic the Hedgehog. In 1995, Hall co-starred on the WB sitcom Cleghorne!, starring Ellen Cleghorne. The following year she appeared in the television film The Cherokee Kid. She has since had recurring roles on Ally McBeal, Any Day Now, and ER.
Amini was married three times. Her first marriage, which produced two children, ended in divorce. In December 1988, she married actor Kevin Peter Hall after meeting him when he guest starred on 227. She was widowed in 1991 after her husband died of pneumonia-related complications after contracting AIDS.
The causes of her death are unclear but many believe that it was Cancer related. She appeared in many Broadway plays as well as movies. She leaves behind her 2 children and husband Tamim Amini.
Condolences/cards can be sent to him at the following address:
Mr. Tamim Amini
10044 Woodley Ave.
North Hills, CA 91343
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