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General Hospital histrion Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed Bobbie Spencer connected the beloved ABC soap opera, died astatine the property of 70, the web confirmed.
In Memoriam: Fallen Stars of 2023
The General Hospital family has mislaid a beloved member.
Actress Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed quality Bobbie Spencer connected the ABC daytime soap opera, has died, the web confirmed to E! News. She was 70.
"On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I americium heartbroken to denote the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman," enforcement producer Frank Valentini tweeted May 10. "Just similar her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a agleam airy and existent nonrecreational that brought truthful overmuch affirmative vigor with her to work."
"Jackie volition beryllium greatly missed, but her affirmative tone volition ever unrecorded connected with our formed and crew," Valentini continued. "We nonstop our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, particularly her daughters Cassidy and Lacey."
ABC Entertainment and the General Hospital team besides paid tribute to the histrion connected the show's social media pages.
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"Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved subordinate of the 'General Hospital' and ABC household since she originated the iconic relation of Bobbie Spencer implicit 45 years ago," the connection read. "She leaves down a lasting bequest for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the atrocious miss turned heroine and volition ever beryllium remembered for her benignant bosom and radiant spirit."
"We are devastated by the quality of her passing," the connection concluded, "and nonstop our deepest condolences to Jackie's family, friends and loved ones."
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After learning of Zeman's passing, galore fans and chap stars besides penned moving tributes to her.
Actor Stephen Nichols, who portrayed Stefan Cassadine connected General Hospital, shared a photograph with Zeman connected his Instagram May 10.
"Dear, saccharine Jackie. It is truthful precise bittersweet to perceive of her passing," helium captioned the image. "She was a gentle, benignant soul. Jackie loved her enactment and ever brought joyousness and laughter to everyone astir her. Sending emotion to each who loved her."
