Diane Delano (January 29, 1957 – December 13, 2024) was an American character actress.

[3] Aside from her role on Popular, she played the role of Hilda, an FBI agent hired to protect Sami Brady, on Days of Our Lives.

Delano had a substantial voice acting career, voicing Ma Vreedle in the Ben 10 franchise, Tuba in Infinity Train, Stompa in Superman: The Animated Series, and Pantha in Teen Titans, among others.

Delano died from cancer at home in Los Angeles on December 13, 2024, at the age of 67.

[4][5] The news of her death was made public by Delano's friend and fellow actress Stepfanie Kramer.