general Hospital Icon Anthony Geary is putting his retirement on hold to remember his late TV sister Jacqueline ZemanWHO died on wednesday after one at the age of 70 brief cancer fight,
In an exclusive statement to TVLine, the eight-time Daytime Emmy winner says, “For 40 years, I have been fortunate to have had the opportunity to play Jackie Zeman's older brother. general Hospital, In all those years, I never heard a single derogatory word from him about any actor, crew member or colleague. In fact, I never heard Jackie utter a harsh word about anyone. In a highly competitive profession where ego, feelings and emotions are the bread and butter, I have found this quality to be extremely rare. I expect it to be even more rare now that dear Jackie is gone.
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“She was quite simply one of the kindest, sweetest people I've ever known,” Geary continues. “I will miss her laugh and the deep, soulful look in her eyes whenever she expressed love and pride in her two lovely daughters. Tonight, I already miss her, and feel a mighty pain where Jackie's smile used to be.
Geary and Zeman shared the screen together G h Siblings Luke and Bobbie Spencer lived together for nearly four decades, until Geary's 2015 retirement.
Zeman's death was announced late Wednesday G h executive producer Frank Valentini, who tweeted, “From our general Hospital Family, I am deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear Jackie Zeman. Like her character, the great Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional who 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 condolences to his loved ones, friends and family, especially his daughters Cassidy and Lacey.
G h Past and present flooded social media on Thursday With tribute to Zaman.
“I'm Struggling To Wrap My Head Around It,” Actress' G h Daughter Laura Wright mourned Thursday morning Instagram, “I am so grateful to have shared so many years with this beautiful woman. Jackie told the best stories, one was Incredible Feeling and lived such a wonderful life. she loved to work G h, She adored her daughters and lit up talking about her grandchildren. To say she will be missed is an understatement. Thank you Jackie for sharing your heart and soul with all of us. much love to [her daughters] Cassidy and Lacey.
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