Jacklyn Zeman, the veteran soap actress best known for playing Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer on ABC’s General Hospital, has died. She was 70.
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed Zeman’s death on social media on Wednesday evening. “On behalf of our General Hospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman. 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,” Valentini tweeted.
No cause of death or further details were provided.
A statement posted to the official General Hospital Twitter account said, “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the General Hospital and ABC family since she originated the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years ago. She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always...
General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini confirmed Zeman’s death on social media on Wednesday evening. “On behalf of our General Hospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman. 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,” Valentini tweeted.
No cause of death or further details were provided.
A statement posted to the official General Hospital Twitter account said, “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the General Hospital and ABC family since she originated the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years ago. She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always...
- 5/11/2023
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart, who for nearly eight years has played the stellar role of Joanne Tate on the program, shows off a...
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart, who for nearly eight years has played the stellar role of Joanne Tate on the program, shows off a...
- 5/8/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart,...
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart,...
- 5/9/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Jeff Goldblum is currently making the media rounds to promote his new film, Thor: Ragnarok, but his recent appearance on London's This Morning is what really caught people's attention. The charming and handsome actor sat down with hosts Phillip and Holly to discuss the film, but Jeff got a bit distracted when trying to chat with Holly. In addition to giving her a sweet smirk and talking in a very smooth tone, he also sidetracked his conversation to ask about her outfit, jewelry, and nail polish. The father of two then hilariously ended the interview by inviting the hosts to come to La and watch him perform in his jazz band. After the interview, Twitter users were pretty smitten with Jeff's appearance - for the most part. See some of the best reactions to his interview below: @thismorning do you think Jeff Goldblum has a mini crush on Holly? I love it!
- 10/19/2017
- by Caitlin Hacker
- Popsugar.com
General Hospital's General Television
In 1978, Gloria Monty pushed the ABC serial into the modern era. She left in 1986 but now has returned-and aims to drag it into the 1990s.
By Irv Letofsky
Los Angeles Times
February 13, 1991
One morning a few years ago, an actress was rehearsing her lines on General Hospital. On her blouse she wore an innocent tiny yellow duck pin. Suddenly from the anonymity of the control booth boomed the voice of executive producer Gloria Monty, ever on the watch for anything that might detract from the show: "Lose the duck."
Wiry, petite, 5-foot-2, maybe 85 pounds after a big meal, Monty doesn't look so tough. But she's a Hollywood heavyweight, a brawler who took on the ABC serial in 1978 and punched and pummeled it into the modern era. She left in 1986 but now has returned-her name goes on the credit roll today-and aims to drag it into the 1990s.
In 1978, Gloria Monty pushed the ABC serial into the modern era. She left in 1986 but now has returned-and aims to drag it into the 1990s.
By Irv Letofsky
Los Angeles Times
February 13, 1991
One morning a few years ago, an actress was rehearsing her lines on General Hospital. On her blouse she wore an innocent tiny yellow duck pin. Suddenly from the anonymity of the control booth boomed the voice of executive producer Gloria Monty, ever on the watch for anything that might detract from the show: "Lose the duck."
Wiry, petite, 5-foot-2, maybe 85 pounds after a big meal, Monty doesn't look so tough. But she's a Hollywood heavyweight, a brawler who took on the ABC serial in 1978 and punched and pummeled it into the modern era. She left in 1986 but now has returned-her name goes on the credit roll today-and aims to drag it into the 1990s.
- 8/12/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
On this date in...
1959: Early NBC Radio soap, One Man's Family, went off the air after 27 years.
2009: Rapper/actor Snoop Dogg made the first of two appearances on
One Life To Live.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Melissa Gilbert (ex-Shari, Nip/Tuck) - 47
Cheryl Richardson (ex-Jenny, General Hospital) - 47
Julianne Morris (ex-Greta, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Amy, The Young And The Restless) - 43
Kam Heskin (ex-April, Coastal Dreams; ex-Sheridan, Passions; ex-Caitlin, Sunset Beach) - 38...
1959: Early NBC Radio soap, One Man's Family, went off the air after 27 years.
2009: Rapper/actor Snoop Dogg made the first of two appearances on
One Life To Live.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Melissa Gilbert (ex-Shari, Nip/Tuck) - 47
Cheryl Richardson (ex-Jenny, General Hospital) - 47
Julianne Morris (ex-Greta, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Amy, The Young And The Restless) - 43
Kam Heskin (ex-April, Coastal Dreams; ex-Sheridan, Passions; ex-Caitlin, Sunset Beach) - 38...
- 5/8/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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