Sonya Eddy, who was in soap operas, has died. She turned 55. Monday, the “General Hospital” actress died, as Octavia Spencer wrote on her Instagram. She didn’t say anything about what happened to Eddy or how he died.
Sonya Eddy’S Death
“General Hospital is sad to confirm that actress Sonya Eddy has died. She was Epiphany Johnson, the tough but caring head nurse, and when she joined the show in 2006, she became an instant fan favourite and loved member of our GH family,” a spokesperson told ET.
In a statement to ET, General Hospital’s executive producer Frank Valentini said, “I am heartbroken about the loss of the amazing Sonya Eddy.” “I really liked her as a friend as well as an actress. The lights in the centre of the nurses’ station will now be a little dimmer, but her spirit and light will live on in both the show and our set. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and fans from the whole GH cast and crew. She will be missed a lot.”
On Tuesday, Octavia Spencer shared the news on Instagram, where she also paid tribute to her close friend. Spencer wrote next to a picture of Eddy’s head, “My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night.” “Another creative angel has died. Her many General Hospital fans will miss her. I’m thinking about and praying for her family, friends, and fans.”
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Fans, friends, and peers paid tribute to Eddy in the comments. Nina Parker, Retta, Holly Robinson Peete, and others were among those who did this. One fan said that General Hospital “will not be the same without her” and that Eddy “will be deeply missed.”
“OMG! So sad. I love Sonya and enjoyed every minute she was on screen, “Another fan said something. “Sorry to hear about your loss. May she always be at peace?”
What Is Sonya Eddy’S Death Cause?
No cause of death was known right away. ET has asked Eddy’s representative for more information.
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Eddy was best known for her role in General Hospital as Nurse Epiphany Johnson. She started working on the soap in 2006 and became a fan favourite right away. In November, Eddy’s last episode as the nurse aired.
Eddy also acted in Inspector Gadget, Barbershop, Daddy Daycare, Seven Pounds, The Perfect Game, and Pee-Big Wee’s Holiday, among other TV shows and movies. The last movies she worked on were Frank and Penelope, V/H/S/99, and Satanic Hispanics.