Robyn Bernard dead at 64: General Hospital actress found in CA after 80s star’s years-long break from spotlight
GENERAL Hospital has lost one of its early stars – actress Robyn Bernard – after she died this week.
Robyn was 64 years old, and she played Terry Brock on General Hospital for about six years in the 1980s.
She was found in San Jacinto, California on March 12, according to TMZ.
Officials responded to a death investigation call on Tuesday, and Robyn was identified using her fingerprints.
No cause of death has been announced, and the autopsy performed by The Riverside County Coroner has been scheduled for Wednesday.
It will take several weeks for the toxicology report to come back.
According to a report released by the Riverside County Coroner, she died at four in the morning in an open field behind a business.
Born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, Robyn started acting in 1981 in the movie Diva.
She appeared on the 1983 show Whiz Kids, The Facts of Life in 1984, and several other shows before her big break.
The soap opera actress appeared in 145 episodes of General Hospital between 1984 and 1990, according to IMDB.
She last appeared in Voices from the High School in 2002 where she played a psychologist.
FANS CRY OUT
General Hospital fans on social media mourned the death of the beloved star.
One fan on Facebook said: “It has been a rough year for General Hospital. RIP.”
“So young. Her sister Crystal was also an actress and singer,” added another.
A third wrote: “Robyn Bernard who played Bobbie’s stepdaughter, Terry Brock, has passed away at age 64,” with a crying emoji.
“She was the life of the #GH party. Rest in Peace, Robyn Bernard,” commented a superfan.
A fifth on X, formerly known as Twitter, said: “RIP #RobynBernard, who played #Terry back in the day 84-90. I remember her character very well & the O Connell brothers.
“#generalhospital Around this time Lucy was introduced as well if I remember right. I always like her.”
ANOTHER GH LOSS
Last May, General Hospital fans grieved the loss of legendary actress Jacklyn Zeman.
The legendary soap opera star was 70 when she died and has been remembered as an “icon” by devastated fans and co-stars alike.
Jacklyn sadly passed away on May 10, 2023, following a battle with cancer, her family confirmed.
Her death was announced by the executive producer of General Hospital, Frank Valentini, on Twitter.
The poignant post read: “I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved Jackie Zeman.”
“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.
“We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey. #GH.”
The show and her co-stars have also paid tribute to the late actress.
Australian actor and musician Rick Springfield, who played Dr. Noah Drake, told People he is “incredibly stunned and broken-hearted to hear of Jackie’s passing”.