Cleaning soap star Jacklyn Zeman, who performed Bobbie Spencer on Normal Hospital for greater than 4 a long time, has died on the age of 70. No additional particulars about her passing, together with the reason for loss of life, have been introduced, our sister website Selection stories.
“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 vivid gentle and true skilled that introduced a lot optimistic power along with her to work. Jackie might be significantly missed, however her optimistic spirit will at all times stay on with our forged 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 a press release 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 enduring function of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years in the past. She leaves behind an enduring legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the unhealthy woman turned heroine and can at all times be remembered for her type coronary heart and radiant spirit. We’re devastated by the information of her passing, and ship our deepest condolences to Jackie’s household, associates and family members.”
Rick Springfield, the ’80s rock star who performed Dr. Noah Drake on the cleaning soap, added this tribute to Deadline: “Extremely shocked and brokenhearted to listen to of Jackie’s passing. Such a really type 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 a superb Noah Drake and God bless her if Jackie didn’t say me. Like to your spirit because it ascends, candy woman. You left your mark on many people and you’ll not be forgotten.”
Zeman had an everyday function on One Life to Stay earlier than debuting as Bobbie on Normal Hospital in 1977. She remained an everyday 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 function on the present in 2013, nonetheless showing in episodes earlier this 12 months. She additionally appeared on the streaming cleaning soap The Bay.
