GENERAL Hospital executives have planned to send soap opera star Jacklyn Zeman off with a bang following her death.
Jacklyn owned the role of General Hospital’s beloved character, Bobbie Spencer, for over four decades.
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In honor of her life on the show, the daytime program showrunners will release episodes that will center on Bobbie, People recently reported.
Fans will learn in shows that air the week of January 10 that Bobbie has died – Jacklyn died in May 2023 after being diagnosed with cancer.
Episodes premiering on Wednesday (January 10) and Thursday (January 11) will also have residents of Port Charles unite to pay homage to Bobbie’s legacy.
“Bobbie’s farewell episodes will include characters from the past and present coming together to celebrate her life,” People announced.
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The publication added: “This includes Maxie (Kirsten Storms), who has had a special connection to Bobbie since she was a young girl, Laura (Genie Francis), Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), Scott (Kin Shriner) and Carly (Laura Wright).”
General Hospital’s executive producer Frank Valentini announced Jacklyn’s death in May 2023.
“I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” he said in a tweet on X, fka Twitter.
“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.”
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DAYTIME DEBUT
Jacklyn first joined the iconic ABC soap opera in 1977 and appeared in more than 800 episodes, Deadline reported.
She was nominated for five Daytime Emmy awards over the course of her career, four of which were for her performances on General Hospital.
The New Jersey native grew up studying ballet and attended New York University to major in dance.
But she ended up focusing on acting instead.
Jacklyn has also appeared in shows including The New Mike Hammer, Sledge Hammer! and Chicago Hope.
She is survived by two daughters.
LOVING FANS
Jacklyn’s last Instagram post was a video celebrating General Hospital’s 60th anniversary.
Fans commemorated the star in the post’s comment section.
“So very sad to hear about her passing! Rest in peace!” one Instagram user said.
“Thanks for the 45 years I watched GH and you being one of my favorites! Prayers to her family and the cast of GH!”
Others commemorated the star on Twitter.
“I appreciate everything Jackie Zeman gave to us,” one user tweeted.
“A truly iconic actress and I hate that this has happened to the GH family. I really have no words.”
Another heartbroken fan tweeted that “General Hospital will never be the same.”
ABC Entertainment also released a statement about Jacklyn’s death, which was obtained by Dateline.
“She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always be remembered for her kind heart and radiant spirit,” the company said.
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