The actress was also known for her roles in several soap operas, including 'One Life to Live' and 'General Hospital'

She appeared three times on Broadway — including in the landmark ‘The Investigation’ — and in such films as ‘Private Benjamin,’ ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Being There.’

Veteran actress Alice Hirson, whose six-decade television career spanned from daytime soaps to primetime sitcoms, including her memorable role as Ellen DeGeneres‘ mother on the groundbreaking ABC series Ellen,