Stefanie Powers was one of the biggest television stars of the 1980s thanks to her starring role in the hit mystery-adventure series Hart to Hart.
While the actress, who has received two Emmy nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, might be best recognised for her on-screen work, she has also built an impressive legacy away from the bright lights of Hollywood.
Stefanie, now 83, has long been involved in wildlife conservation, founding the William Holden Wildlife Foundation in the 1980s.
© Disney General Entertainment ConDuring an appearance on the Kenyan news station, NTV, in October, Stefanie spoke about her work with the foundation's Education Center in Kenya, which teaches students about wildlife biodiversity, conservation and sustainable practices.
"We opened our doors in 1982 at the William Holden Wildlife Foundation, and we have served over a million Kenyans," explained the actress. "And we continue to do so and hope that whatever they glean from their visit with us, they take and they elaborate on it on their own."
© NTVSpeaking about the growing threat to wildlife, Stefanie continued: "Kenya has a great deal to lose because you have such unique wildlife and flora and fauna. We just need to make sure we preserve them as much as possible because they are the echo of our creation. If we listen, nature is telling us every day, whether it's the trees, the plants, the climate, the climate is telling us every day that we've screwed up.
"If because of the work I've done and the exposure that I've had to large audiences, it allows me to have a voice, or allows me to speak about something that is so concerning and should be so concerning to all of us, I'm grateful," she added.
© Getty ImagesKeep reading to find out more about Stefanie's life now.
Stefanie's conservation work
Stefanie is a passionate wildlife conservationist.
The Deceptions actor's love of animals stretches back to childhood, when her stepfather raised thoroughbred racehorses.
© Getty ImagesAfter the death of actor and conservationist William Holden - with whom she shared a nearly decade-long relationship - Stefanie founded the William Holden Wildlife Foundation to preserve and expand his legacy. Before his death in 1981, William had dedicated years to wildlife conservation as a managing partner of an African animal preserve and founder of the Mount Kenya Game Ranch.
In her latest interview, Stefanie described William as the "love of my life" and the "most influential person in my history".
William Holden's death
William Holden passed away in 1981 after hitting his head. Stefanie was in Hawaii filming her TV show Hart to Hart at the time.
"Despite the differences in our ages, we shared many of the same curiosities about life," Stefanie previously told Closer Weekly.
© Ron Galella Collection via Getty"We were soulmates," the actress admitted. "In six of the nine years that we were together, he was sober. It was a very meaningful time for both of us."
Stefanie Powers' TV career
Stefanie landed her breakout role in 1966 on The Girl from U.N.C.L.E., a spin-off of The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
The actress cemented her status as a TV star when she was cast in the mystery series Hart to Hart alongside Robert Wagner.
© Disney General Entertainment ConIn the hit series, which ran from 1979 to 1984, the pair portrayed a classy, wealthy couple who solved murders as a hobby. The drama was hugely popular and spawned a string of TV movies in the '90s.
Stefanie is still acting today, though her TV and film appearances have been sporadic since the late 90s. She featured in a string of TV movies during the 2000s, before landing a role in the 2020 drama film, The Artist's Wife.
© WireImageHer most recent television appearance was in the latest season of the police procedural, The Rookie, in which she guest-starred as Sabina Leonardi for one episode of season eight.
