“General Hospital” star Sonya Eddy has died, executive producer Frank Valentini has confirmed. She was 55.
On Tuesday, Valentini took to Twitter to share the news, writing: “I am heartbroken about the loss of the incredible @TheRealSonyaEd. I truly loved her not only as actress, but as a friend. 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.”
Eddy’s close friend Octavia Spencer also shared a heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
“My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night,” Spencer, 52, wrote alongside a photo of Eddy. “The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her.”
“General Hospital” actress Sonya Eddy has died at the age of 55.
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Eddy was known for her role as head nurse, Epiphany Johnson.
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