Sheree J. Wilson Asked to Be Killed off on ‘Dallas’ to Focus On Family – Now She Is a Happy Granny with New Partner

• “Walker, Texas Ranger,” star Sheree J. Wilson is a beloved actress adored by many who decided to take a break from acting.
• While she was pregnant during the filming of “Dallas,” she asked for her character to be killed off so she could focus on motherhood.
• After her first divorce, she now lives a happy life with her new partner and is a doting grandma.

An actress, a businesswoman, a model, and a producer, Sheree Julienne Wilson is best known for her iconic role as April Ewing in the ever-popular series “Dallas.” Following this, she garnered a role opposite fellow acting star Chuck Norris to play Alex Cahill-Walker on “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

Before she gained worldwide recognition for her acting talents, she was pursuing a business and fashion merchandising degree. By the time the blonde bombshell graduated, she had scored a big break in 1981 when she was at a fashion shoot in Denver and ended up getting signed by the premiere modeling agency – Wilhelmina Models.

After spending three years in modeling, Wilson received a call from her agent to audition for an upcoming movie which prompted a move to Los Angeles. She ended up getting the starring role in the film “Crimewave.” From there, Wilson continued to book roles in an array of features.

It was not long after that producers started to take notice of the newcomer who came to Hollywood, and in 1985, she starred in “Kane & Abel,” alongside Peter Strauss. Of all the productions Wilson has been a part of, “Dallas” and “Walker, Texas Ranger” are amongst two of the most popular TV franchises globally.

Wilson’s character of April Ewing on “Dallas” was so well-done that even the executive producer of the show, Leonard Katzman, admitted that his biggest regret of the show was offing Wilson’s character. After she married her former husband, Paul Thomas DeRobbio, in 1991, she fell pregnant that same year.

This year was also her last on the series because she wanted to focus on becoming a mother. Thus, the decision was made by Wilson herself to exit the show:

“The problem is I requested it [because] I was seven months pregnant with my first child when I married Bobby [the character Patrick Duffy played]. Nobody knew it because I had the biggest bouquet of flowers covering my belly [and] I had a miniskirt and a low-cut top, so they were focusing on legs and other parts.”

Despite being pregnant, Wilson also believed that the show was nearing its end and felt that it was a good time to make her exit. She had her plan all mapped out, but unfortunately, her prediction that the show would reach its end soon after she left did not come to fruition.

After giving a directorial note to put her character to death in a dramatic way – being machine-gunned down during her honeymoon – Wilson thought she would be happy with her decision. However, following her exit, “Dallas,” producers rebooted the show. They brought it back for a reunion special, and she admitted regret for not having been a part of the momentous occasion.

After leaving the show, Wilson went on to welcome her second child with DeRobbio, before divorcing him in 2004. For a long time, she placed her acting on the back burner to be a mother to her two boys – Nicolas and Luke.

As a single mother of two boys, her next serious relationship came 15 years after her first marriage. In 2018 she married her current husband, Vince Morella.

Wilson and Morella have been together ever since they wed, and the couple appears to be happy in love. Following their union in 2018, after one year of marriage, Wilson posted a loving tribute to her dashing beau that speaks as a testament to how grateful she is to have found him:

“Happy anniversary, my Prince! Love you to the Universe and back! I am grateful [for] every moment with you!”

Outside of being a loving wife to her husband, Wilson enjoys engaging in various pastimes. One of which keeps in proper form with her cowgirl character, Alex from “Walker, Texas Ranger” – horseback riding.

The star has posted a few pictures of herself and her friends having the best time while riding horses. She claims that there is nothing better than enjoying fresh air under the open blue skies while riding beautiful horses in friends’ company.

Despite most of Wilson’s focus orbiting around her family for the most part, the actress is still reminiscent of her acting heydays.

The actress’s love of horses dates back to her equestrian competition days as a young girl. She won first place in the 1995 National Multiple Sclerosis Rodeo for riding cutting horses.

Her love of horses is so extensive that in 2008, she rescued a retired racehorse and helped to found the “White Bridle Humane Society,” as its Vice-President. The organization is a non-profit that specializes in horse equine therapy in Texas.

Though she may enjoy many things, few hobbies compare to engaging in family activities with her loved ones. Christmas appears to be one of her family’s most favorite holidays.

Wilson has a ton of cheerful family pictures of them celebrating with all family members present and accounted for. One particular image shows her adorable grandchildren all posing in matching Christmas pajamas.

Wilson is just as devoted and doting as a grandmother as she is a mother. She always looks forward to getting to spend quality time with her grandchildren and is not afraid to boast about this on social media. On one occasion, while her youngest grandchild’s parents were out at a wedding, she and her hubby got to look after the cute little girl:

“What an amazing treat and blessing to spend this precious time with Margot while mommy and daddy went to a wedding in Nashville. We loved every second!”

Baby Margot’s grandmother absolutely adores her, and the two spend copious amounts of time together. The grandma-grandbaby duo is frequently seen getting up to all sorts of activities.

They like taking walks in parks, eating dinner together, and watching movies. Recently, baby Margot celebrated Easter with her grandparents, and the deep connection and love they share can be felt through the precious pictures Wilson posted to her Instagram.

Despite most of Wilson’s focus orbiting around her family for the most part, the actress is still reminiscent of her acting heydays. She also reported that she maintains good relationships with her fellow co-stars from both popular shows – “Dallas” and “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

Wilson shares a friendship with co-star Norris, and the two had developed close ties while they were part of their show. Being close, she disclosed how she and fans alike revere and respect the ranger.

The friends first met on the set of “Hellbound” in 1993, and of her own personal relationship with Norris, Wilson recalls how often the two would joke around and laugh with each other. When it comes to keeping in contact with her TV family, she reported the following:

“We’re very close, [and] we try to see each other when we can. When it’s someone’s birthday, we try to get together for lunch. We stay in touch, despite our work, children, and other roles in life [and] we have a great love and like for one another.”

From her “Dallas” family, Wilson was closest to Larry Hagman, who played the unsavory oil baron J.R. Ewing on the show. He was actually a strong advocate for attempting to get Wilson back on “Dallas” after she chose to leave.

She reported that her friendship with Hagman lasted for years after her exit and maintained up until he tragically passed away. Wilson essentially considered him as a second father figure, and she would frequently spend weekends at his residence in Malibu before she started filming “Walker, Texas Ranger.”

The “Walker, Texas Ranger” star may be busy being a doting mother, wife, and grandmother, but the actress still takes moments to look back in appreciation for the amazingly successful career she has had. Though there has not been word of whether she plans to return to the screen soon, she still maintains close contact with her friends in the industry.