Jacklyn Zeman, the display actor who portrayed Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer throughout greater than 800 episodes of “Basic Hospital,” has died. She was 70 years previous.
Zeman’s dying was introduced by “Basic Hospital” government producer Frank Valentini on Twitter on Wednesday night. No additional particulars about her dying have been instantly accessible.
“On behalf of our ‘Basic Hospital’ household, I’m heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” Valentini stated. “Identical to her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a vivid mild and true skilled that introduced a lot constructive power together with her to work.”
He continued: “Jackie might be significantly missed, however her constructive spirit will all the time reside on with our solid and crew.”
The cleaning soap’s manufacturing additionally launched an announcement on Zeman’s dying.
“Jacklyn Zeman has been a beloved member of the ‘Basic Hospital’ and ABC household since she originated the long-lasting position of Bobbie Spencer over 45 years in the past,” it reads. “She leaves behind a long-lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the unhealthy lady turned heroine and can all the time be remembered for her sort 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.”
Born in New Jersey on March 6, 1953, Zeman studied ballet as a baby and attended New York College to review dance, however she shifted to performing together with her first credit score approaching “The Fringe of Night time” in 1976. In the identical 12 months, she acquired a prolonged arc on “One Life to Dwell,” showing in additional than 40 episodes.
She joined “Basic Hospital” in 1977 and appeared in additional than 800 episodes over almost 50 years. She performed Bobbie Spencer, the sister to Pat Spencer (Dee Wallace) and Luke Spencer Sr. (Anthony Geary).
Zeman is survived by her two daughters, Cassidy and Lacey.