Jacklyn Zeman, who played Bobbie Spencer for 45 years on ABC’s General Hospital has passed away aged 70. As per reports, she fought 𝕔𝕒𝕟𝕔𝕖𝕣 for a short while prior to her sudden passing. The news of her passing was shared by the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini.

“I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” he posted on Twitter. “Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and a true professional that brought so much positive energy with her work.”

Zeman first joined the cast of the long-running daytime drama in 1977, according to Imdb.

Zeman’s sudden loss came three days prior to her birthday and less than two weeks after her final episode of General Hospital, which aired on April 27.

Denise Alexander, Zeman’s co-star, shared a touching tribute. “Oh girl, I can’t stop crying because I keep hearing your voice and laughing. I have always loved and cherished your sweetness, humor, brilliance, and lovely goodness. The finest embraces, too. I will always love you. Denise,” she wrote in a brief letter that was first made available by Soap Hub on May 15.

“I’m very happy that I got to spend so much time with this lovely woman. Jackie had the best stories to tell, a contagious spirit, and such a remarkable life. She enjoyed working on General Hospital,” Laura Wright, who portrayed Carly Spencer, the character who was Zeman’s daughter in the serial show, stated on Instagram.

Tamara Braun was among those who paid tribute to Zeman. “I am at a lost of words. This pains and disturbs me beyond words. I want to hug you. Join in our laughter. Tell stories. “Talk real talk because that’s what we did.”

Zeman is survived by two kids, Cassidy and Lacey, from her first marriage to Glenn Gordon. She was married and divorced twice more, to Steve Gribbin and disk jockey Murray Kaufman, also known as “Murray the K.”