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Ben Olson
Deceased
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Actor History
Robert Knapp
1965

Lifeline

Died off-screen in 1971

Cause of Death

Died in Paris of a heart attack

Occupation

Former president of the First National Bank of Salem

Residence

In Paris with Addie

Marital Status

Married (Adelaide Horton)

Past Marriages

None

Relatives

Spencer Olson (grandson; Steven)

David Banning (grandson; Julie)

Scott Banning (great-grandson; David)

Children

Steven Olson (son)

Julie Olson Williams (daughter)

Scotty Banning (grandson; via Julie)

Eli Grant (grandson; via Julie)

Crimes Committed

None known

Brief Character History

Ben Olson was the husband of Addie Horton. Together Ben and Addie had two children, Steven and Julie Olson. Ben was the president of the Bank of Salem and was one of the richest men in town. In 1965 Ben and Addie Horton moved to Paris, leaving their daughter Julie behind in the care of her grandparents. In 1971 Ben Olson died in Paris.

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