Amanda Davies, daughter of Daytime Emmy-winning actor Erika Slezak, has died at the age of 42.

The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time."

It is not known whether Davies had a spouse or partner, or any children.

Davies played a younger verison of her mother

Amanda Davies hails from a line of actors.

For a short time, Davies followed in her family’s footsteps.

As her mother’s look-alike, Davies stepped in to play a teenage version of Vicki.

A proud daughter, Davies also appeared in the"Soapography"episode featuring Slezak.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better role model,” she shared.