'General Hospital' actress Jacklyn Zeman passes away at 70

Jacklyn Zeman Passes Away: Actress Jacklyn Zeman, who played Barbara `Bobbie` Spencer across more than 800 episodes of `General Hospital`, passed away aged 70. Zeman`s death was announced by `General Hospital` executive producer Frank Valentini on Twitter on Wednesday evening, reports `Variety`.

No further details about her death are available at this time.

"On behalf of our `General Hospital` family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman," Valentini wrote. "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."

"Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew," Valentini continued. "We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey."

The soap`s production also released a statement on Zeman`s death.