Cleaning soap star Jacklyn Zeman, who performed Bobbie Spencer on Normal Hospital for greater than 4 many years, has died on the age of 70.
Zeman handed following a brief battle with most cancers, her household advised ABC Information.
“On behalf of our Normal Hospital household, I’m heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” govt producer Frank Valentini tweeted on Wednesday. “Identical to her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a vibrant mild and true skilled that introduced a lot constructive vitality along with her to work. Jackie can be enormously missed, however her constructive spirit will all the time stay on with our solid and crew. We ship our heartfelt sympathy to her family members, family and friends, particularly her daughters Cassidy and Lacey.”
The ABC daytime cleaning soap’s manufacturing additionally launched an announcement within the wake of Zeman’s passing: “Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the Normal Hospital and ABC household since she originated the long-lasting position of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years in the past. She leaves behind a long-lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the dangerous lady turned heroine and can all the time be remembered for her variety coronary heart and radiant spirit. We’re devastated by the information of her passing, and ship our deepest condolences to Jackie’s household, pals and family members.”
Rick Springfield, the ’80s rock star who performed Dr. Noah Drake on the cleaning soap, added this tribute to Deadline: “Extremely surprised and brokenhearted to listen to of Jackie’s passing. Such a very variety soul with no contact of the diva and solely candy issues to say about everybody. She was the one, together with Gloria Monty, who helped launch my ’80s profession when after the display take a look at together with a number of different hopeful younger males. Gloria requested Jackie who she thought would make an excellent Noah Drake and God bless her if Jackie didn’t say me. Like to your spirit because it ascends, candy lady. You left your mark on many people and you’ll not be forgotten.”
Zeman had a daily position on One Life to Reside earlier than debuting as Bobbie on Normal Hospital in 1977. She remained a daily on GH till 2010, incomes a complete of 4 Daytime Emmy nominations: three for greatest supporting actress and one for greatest lead actress. She shifted to a recurring position on the present in 2013, nonetheless showing in episodes earlier this 12 months. She additionally appeared on the streaming cleaning soap The Bay.
