Jacklyn Zeman, longtime 'General Hospital' actor, dies at 70

Zeman played Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer and appeared in more than 800 episodes.

Jacklyn Zeman as nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC's "General Hospital" in 1996. Susan Sterner / AP file

Jacklyn Zeman, the screen actor who portrayed Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer across more than 800 episodes of “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70 years old.

Zeman’s death was announced by “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini on Twitter on Wednesday evening. No further details about her death were immediately available.

“On behalf of our ‘General Hospital’ family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman,” Valentini said. “Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work.”

He continued: “Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew." The soap’s production also released a statement on Zeman’s death.

Source: NBC News.com