On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. 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. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023
I am, and will always be, a daytime soap opera fan.
I love them. I loved them so much that I did a research paper and presentation on the history of soaps.
The soap opera is the most intimate of mediums. You literally are committing five hours a week, 52 weeks a year, year after year. And, I have been watching for 40+ years.
I watched soaps on all three networks, but I started on ABC. When I began, the day started with Ryan’s Hope and ended with The Edge of Night.
I always loved General Hospital.
And, as long as I have been watching, Jackie Zeman has played Barbara Jean Spencer.
https://twitter.com/livia_j_w/status/1656637625724289024?s=19
Bobbie Spencer is one of my Top 5 female characters in soapdom. I have loved her because of the depth and humanity Zeman brought to the character.
General Hospital will not be the same without her.
RIP🙏🏿😪
For #GH 60th anniversary Jackie Zeman, #BobbieSpencer On how the show continues to thrive after 60 years #RIPJackieZeman 🤍🕊️🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/koDzIkeMBX
— Panagiota Petrakos (@PamPetrakos) May 11, 2023
A replay of the flashbacks of Nurse Barbara Jean Spencer that aired at the Nurses Ball on #GH this past April to honour & celebrate 45 years of @JackieZeman 🤍🙏🏻💔🕊️ #RIPJackîeZeman #generalhospital pic.twitter.com/MLFqVeQrmD
— Panagiota Petrakos (@PamPetrakos) May 11, 2023
The unforgettable confrontation of Bobbie catching Tony and Carly in bed together. #RIPJackieZeman #GH pic.twitter.com/HntpTi9uJ6
— Town and Country Web Soap (@bredrew2) May 11, 2023
#ThrowbackThursday Luke Ruby and Bobbie. They represented The Spencer Family. When I think of the Spencer Family I think of them along with Laura. Seeing this pic has got me crying right now. I love them all so much 😭😭 😭 #RIPJackieZeman #GH #GH60 pic.twitter.com/ICyKRPuaQq
— Alicia (@LukeLauraGH) May 11, 2023
Now it makes so much sense. She was saying goodbye and thank you to us. 💔 #gh #JacklynZeman #BobbieSpencer pic.twitter.com/6EAhPdR2Kq
— Jenn M 🕵️♀️🇬🇧👠 (@Adelheide1121) May 11, 2023
Barbara Jean Spencer was an icon. Created by Gloria Monty. If not for Bobbie Spencer we would not have Luke & Laura, The Spencer’s, Elizabeth Taylor Guest starring, Cassadines, Noah Drake, super couples Robert & Holly Frisco & Felicia etc. I trace everything back to Bobbie. pic.twitter.com/kQVhtwzgzt
— Alicia (@LukeLauraGH) May 11, 2023
Continuing to watch GH1999 and these scenes are really getting to me😭❤️ #RIPJackieZeman pic.twitter.com/YyoeApNcBk
— pais (@paisoaps) May 11, 2023
RIP Jackie Zeman #GH pic.twitter.com/EzAS6fyxiB
— Town and Country Web Soap (@bredrew2) May 11, 2023
#RIPJackieZeman
Jacklyn Zeman, who became one of the most recognizable actors on daytime television during 45 years of playing nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC’s “General Hospital,” has died. She was 70. She died from cancer🌹#GeneralHospital #BobbieSpencer pic.twitter.com/JqlCgZ9Xiz— Sanford&Son And The Jeffersons Fan Page (@SonAndPop) May 11, 2023
I am deeply saddened by the loss of my friend, Jackie Zeman. We were pregnant at the same time. Our children played together often. There were trips to the GH studio, birthday parties, playdates, and beach days. It was magical. My heart aches for her daughters. #RIPJackieZeman
— Kristina Wagner (@KristinaWagnr) May 11, 2023
RIP Jackie Zeman 🙏💔😢
May your soul rest in eternal peace. My condolences to the family, friends and co workers.
3/6/1953-5/11/2023Sarah, Tamara, Laura. #GH pic.twitter.com/LQmhMRStLo
— #JoTheNonConformist (@HartieRassie81) May 11, 2023
This scene demonstrates Bobbie as an important communal character over the years as she gives medical attention and guidance to Elizabeth after she had been raped. #RIPJackieZeman #GH pic.twitter.com/gbwNMYjRIw
— Town and Country Web Soap (@bredrew2) May 11, 2023
A slice of life moment involving Bobbie telling Luke and Laura off about their parenting of Lucky. #RIPJackieZeman #GH 🥣 pic.twitter.com/ToahPPZOWd
— Town and Country Web Soap (@bredrew2) May 11, 2023
#ThrowbackThursday Bobbie was part of Luke & Laura iconic wedding. Here is Bobbie as a Bridesmaid in Luke & Laura wedding. #RIPJackieZeman #GH #GH60 pic.twitter.com/W6vcoQ2pAS
— Alicia (@LukeLauraGH) May 11, 2023
Real tears in my eyes, RIP Jackie Zeman. such a force and pleasure to watch my heart and prayers go out to her family, friends and co workers 💔 https://t.co/JTJULqOA5W
— WeirdCombo (@LyfeofBardi) May 11, 2023
RIP Jackie Zeman, a vivacious, magical actress who was sunshine personified and always a kick in the pants as General Hospital’s Nurse Bobbie Spencer. I will miss her fabulous giggle, her loving heart, her ability to make every single moment MATTER. Farewell, dear one. 💙 pic.twitter.com/MdysZC8nVC
— Michael Logan (@TVGMLogan) May 11, 2023
I remember watching the s/l around BJ's heart transplant and baby, Mrs. Jackie tore those scenes up. This is truly a loss for all of us #GH fans. 😔 I am happy she got her flowers for the #GH60th Anniversary.
RIP Jackie Zeman and Thank you. 💔 https://t.co/ojZkIP3iIL
— ｡✶ 🎀TabyanaNACstan4Life🎀 ✶｡ (@BamseyTre) May 11, 2023
For GH’s 35th Anniversary segment on BJ’s heart transplant, they included commentary by actors Jackie, Kristina and Brad to discuss their characters Bobbie, Felicia, and Tony. This is truly the crown jewel story of the show’s history ❤️ 🚨 🚑 #GH 🚨 🚑 #GH60 pic.twitter.com/0p7bEr2Xgk
— John Was Raised On GH (@RaisedOnGH) February 18, 2023
Our last look at four generations of Spencers… Goodbye, Barbara Jean… #RIPJackieZeman https://t.co/jzMVHGdx6y
— Toni with the Tea, Petty Sports Entertainer (@only1tonid) May 11, 2023
Remembering my friend & former sister-in-law Bobbie! Thanks for the memories @JackieZeman #RIPJackieZeman #GH #ClassicGH pic.twitter.com/WJx2cFGYhl
— Frisco's Hair (@frisco_hair) May 11, 2023
I am deeply saddened to hear about the passing of the talented and beloved actress, @JackieZeman I recall the wonderful times we spent working together on General Hospital. Her warm personality and infectious energy always brightened my day. Jackie will forever hold a special… pic.twitter.com/MdV65RC6xT
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 11, 2023
My earliest memories of my time on General Hospital involve @JackieZeman loving on & mothering me, gently guiding me toward success, where she felt so at home. Beautiful Queen, inside & out. I know everyone who loved her is devastated. My love to her girls, fam, work fam & fans💔 pic.twitter.com/8l4eYQSQCO
— Sarah Joy Brown (@sarahjoybrown) May 11, 2023
Jackie Z was the first person I really got to know back on GH in ‘81. We did many pa’s together and they were always great. She was always the perfect partner. Much later we worked on The Bay. And now I’ll never be able to work with her again. Her spark has gone. By babe.
— tristanrogers (@tristanrogers) May 11, 2023
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Together now. We lost two wonderful ladies just months from each other. We love you Jackie & Sonya @JackieZeman @TheRealSonyaEd Gone but not forgotten #JackieZeman #SonyaEddy #RIPJackieZeman #RIPSonyaEddy #Gonetoosoon #GH #GeneralHospital ❤️ pic.twitter.com/oij6BkWWyD
— Dwayne Neil (@DDub6986) May 11, 2023
Llanview (@LlanviewPA) tweeted at 5:45 PM on Sun, Aug 14, 2022:
Jackie Zeman’s first daytime gig was as “Tony’s Place” waitress, Lana McClain on #OLTL. She had an affair with playboy Brad Vernon, who would ultimately be responsible for her death in December 1977. That same month, Gloria Monty would cast her as #GH’s Bobbie Spencer. #AfterLife https://t.co/kkTrWohroe
(https://twitter.com/LlanviewPA/status/1558947830244511744?s=02)
Will McKinley (@willmckinley) tweeted at 11:29 PM on Wed, May 10, 2023:
Jacklyn Zeman (1953-2023) — a soap opera icon as Bobbie Spencer on GENERAL HOSPITAL since 1977.
She also appeared on ONE LIFE TO LIVE and THE EDGE OF NIGHT in a 50-year career.
https://t.co/DHzusfGo4p #JackieZeman https://t.co/8uaOvHVwap
(https://twitter.com/willmckinley/status/1656516784256696320?s=02)
yvette nicole brown (@YNB) tweeted at 1:11 AM on Thu, May 11, 2023:
I am stunned. We just met when I did @GeneralHospital to honor @SonyaEddy 🕊️.
She saw me in the hallway marveling at the #GH sign — I couldn’t believe I was actually there. I turned, saw her & immediately fan-girled. I’ve loved her all my life! She was lovely. #RIPJackieZeman 😔 https://t.co/dSjN0oK9Ej
(https://twitter.com/YNB/status/1656542523396071424?s=02)
Cupid! 💘 Bree (@dexjoss90) tweeted at 6:51 PM on Thu, May 11, 2023:
Eden’s very first scene with Jackie. I loved their hugs – felt like true grandmother and granddaughter. genuine warmth filled with love. I’ll really miss their scenes!❤️💔 #RIPJackieZeman #icon #legend #nursebobbie #GH
@JackieZeman
@RealEdenMccoy https://t.co/AsjoEzJ1kU
(https://twitter.com/dexjoss90/status/1656809206748413959?s=02)
Kin Shriner (@kinshriner) tweeted at 4:09 PM on Thu, May 11, 2023:
A bad loss but Jackie was a tremendous force I will so miss her ! @GeneralHospital https://t.co/VCKsdoRoSF
(https://twitter.com/kinshriner/status/1656768634948300802?s=02)
RIP🙏🏿😪