Global Courant 2023-05-11 10:18:57
Jacklyn Zemanthe movie actor who played Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Spencer in more than 800 episodes of ‘General Hospital,” died. She was 70 years old.
Zeman’s death was announced Wednesday evening by General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini on Twitter. Further details about her death were not immediately available.
“On behalf of our General Hospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” said Valentini. “Like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and a true professional who brought so much positive energy to her work.”
Jacklyn Zeman as Nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital” in 1996. Susan Sterner / AP file
He continued, “Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive attitude will always live on with our cast and crew.”
The soap’s production also released a statement regarding Zeman’s death.
Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the General Hospital and ABC family since she began the iconic role of Bobbie Spencer more than 45 years ago. “She leaves 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. We are devastated by the news of her passing and extend our deepest condolences to Jackie’s family, friends and loved ones.”
Born in New Jersey on March 6, 1953, Zeman studied ballet as a child and went to New York University to study dance, but she switched to acting with her first credit on “The Edge of Night” in 1976. The same year , she got a long arc on “One Life to Live,” appearing in over 40 episodes.
She joined “General Hospital” in 1977 and appeared in over 800 episodes over nearly 50 years. She played Bobbie Spencer, the sister of Pat Spencer (Dee Wallace) and Luke Spencer Sr. (Anthony Geary).
Zeman is survived by her two daughters, Cassidy and Lacey.
