Sonya Eddy, General Hospital Star, Has Died At 55
By Today Show
Sonya Eddy, “General Hospital” star, has died. She was 55.
The actor’s rep confirmed to TODAY.com that she died on Dec. 19.
Octavia Spencer first revealed Eddy’s death on her Instagram on Dec.20. Alongside the statement, the “Spirited” actor shared a photo of her dear friend, along with a heartfelt message dedicated to the soap star’s loved ones.
“My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night. The world lost another creative angel,” Spencer wrote. “Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her 💔🕊️ My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, friends, and fans!”
Friends and followers like Tika Sumpter, Cynthia Bailey, Eric Stonestreet, Rick Gonzalez, Jaimie Alexander and Ant Anstead left supportive messages on Spencer’s post.
A cause of death has not been revealed.
“General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini also expressed his condolences on Twitter.
“I am heartbroken about the loss of the incredible @TheRealSonyaEd. I truly loved her not only as actress, but as a friend,” he tweeted. “The lights in the hub of the nurse’s station will now be a little dimmer, but her spirit and light will live on in both the show and our set.”
In a second tweet, “On behalf of the entire #GH cast and crew, we send our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and fans. She will be very missed.”
