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Renée Taylor Joins 'The Nanny' Cast Remotely at 90s Con
17 Oct
Summary
- Renée Taylor, 93, joined 'The Nanny' cast virtually at 90s Con due to pneumonia.
- Taylor, who played Sylvia Fine, has a close bond with co-star Fran Drescher.
- Drescher recently sent Taylor birthday wishes, calling her an inspiration.
Renée Taylor, the actress who portrayed Sylvia Fine on 'The Nanny,' made a remote appearance at 90s Con on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The 93-year-old star informed fans that she could not attend in person because her doctor advised against it due to a recent bout of pneumonia. Taylor expressed her desire for the cast to reunite next year.
Taylor, who celebrated her 93rd birthday in March 2026, shared a lighthearted remark about her age, joking about being "stalked by a plastic surgeon." She also playfully mentioned her dyslexia causing her to sometimes feel either 39 or 93.
Fran Drescher, Taylor's co-star on 'The Nanny,' maintains a close relationship with her. Taylor's character, Sylvia Fine, was inspired by Drescher's own mother, also named Sylvia. In May 2025, Drescher and Taylor celebrated Mother's Day together with the real Sylvia Fine. Drescher recently posted a birthday tribute to Taylor on Instagram, calling her an inspiration and noting her vibrant spirit at 93.
Taylor's memorable role as Sylvia Fine garnered her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Supporting Actress in 1996.
