A cherished member of the General Hospital family just passed away. On May 10th, Jacklyn Zeman, best known for playing nurse Bobbie Spencer, passed away at the age of 70. Everyone was shocked to learn of her abrupt death. Fans are curious to know when they will see Zeman on TV for the final time as they learn of her tragic passing. It turns out that her final episode of the show had already been recorded, which is a heartbreaking turn of events. But when did she have her last airing? Find out by reading on!
When Did General Hospital Filmed Zeman’s Last Episode?
Little did we know that when we saw Jacklyn Zeman on General Hospital, it would be the last time we would see her. The actress, who sadly passed away due to acute cancer, made her final appearance on April 27th. According to TVLine, the news has come as a shock to fans who had no idea that they were saying goodbye to a beloved member of the cast. In case you missed it, during the episode, we saw Zeman’s character, Bobbie, attending the beautiful wedding of her grandson Michael and his leukemia-stricken sweetheart, Willow.
That same month Zeman also celebrated the show’s 60th anniversary. She took to her Instagram and expressed her gratitude to the fans who have supported the show over the years. “A great, big heartfelt thank you to the very special people who have been watching us and supporting us and keeping us on the air all these years. We love you,” Zeman wrote in her post. The loss of such a beloved actress is sure to be felt by many. But her leg acy will live on through the memories she created on-screen.
Anthony Geary’s Tribute To Jacklyn Zeman
General Hospital, a popular CBS soap opera, is known for its dramatic farewells to its performers. We will never forget the touching homage they gave to Sonya Eddy’s persona in Epiphany. Fans are now wondering how GH will handle the absence of the actress’ character on the program as we mourn the passing of the adored actress. The writers will undoubtedly come up with a method to recognize Zeman’s incredible legacy and her influence to the show’s success. How will they bid adieu to Bobbie Spencer, the beloved character? Time will only tell.
Jacklyn Zeman made her daytime debut on One Life to Live in 1976. She was later offered roles on both Ryan’s Hope and General Hospital. But she opted for the latter soap because it paid better. During her 45-year run as Port Charles’ hooker-turned-nurse, Zeman received four Daytime Emmy nominations. On-screen brother Anthony Geary (ex-Luke) fondly remembers Zeman as a rare gem in the highly competitive industry of show business. He told TVLine that he never heard her say an unkind word about anyone, even during the most challenging times. As the soap world mourns Zeman’s death, we can only hope to see more of her colleagues sharing their precious memories of the legendary actress.