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General Hospital and other soaps have a unique way of letting their actors age alongside their characters. The same happened to Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed Bobbie Spencer for decades. However, on May 10, 2023, it was reported that Jacklyn had passed away at 70.
The actress and the character she played for so long are being mourned by their legions of devoted fans.
Jacklyn Zeman Cause of De@th
Jacklyn’s family reported to the Associated Press that she passed away after a brief cancer fight.
The news of her passing was first announced byΒ General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini, who tweeted on May 11: “On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work.”
On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023
A joint statement from ABC Entertainment and General Hospital read, “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of theΒ General HospitalΒ and ABC family since she originated the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years ago.”
The statement said, “She will always be remembered for her kind heart and radiant spirit, and she leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine.” We are heartbroken to hear of Jackie’s demise and offer our sincerest condolences to her loved ones.
The Actress Jacklyn Zeman: What Happened to Her?
Actress Jacklyn Zeman passed away on May 10, 2023, following a brief battle with cancer. The terrible news of Jacklyn’s de@th was announced by General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini.
We didn’t share many details but did mention that she was battling cancer out of respect for her family’s wishes for privacy. This has led some to speculate that Jacklyn passed away due to complications from her cancer.
Her departure saddened fans of the actress because of how beautifully she could act. People are also leaving condolences and tributes on social media.
Soap Central give tribute to Zeman through posted a tweet:
The soap world is mourning the death of General Hospital's Jacklyn Zeman #GH #RIP | https://t.co/DOtj0UjObW pic.twitter.com/4vfYhEJDOl
— Soap Central (@soapcentral) May 11, 2023
Jacklyn, meanwhile, remained active on Instagram, where she can be found as @jacklyn.zeman. Her last Instagram post was on April 5th, 2023.
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