Longtime General Hospital star Jacklyn Zeman, well known for her role as nurse Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer, earned an impressive fortune from her work in both soap operas and as a playboy. The famous actor d!ed lately.
On Wednesday, May 10, General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini revealed the actor’s de@th. “On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman,” the producer Tweeted.
Many admirers flocked to Twitter to express their condolences following the actor’s de@th. Some also remembered her renowned character, nurse Bobbie Spencer. The actress was a part of one of General Hospital’s biggest storylines.
Jacklyn amassed a vast net worth during her decades-long playing career, as do most soap opera stars.
How Rich is Jacklyn Zeman at The Time of De@th?
According to Idol Net Worth, Jacklyn is worth $16 million. However, some reports, such as Popular Net Worth, claim it’s $1 million, while others claim it’s $5 million.
It’s no surprise that Jacklyn amassed millions of dollars throughout her career. Although General Hospital is her most well-known role, Jacklyn had some prior acting experience before joining the show in 1977.
As a child, the actor, who was born in Englewood, New Jersey, in 1953, studied classical ballet. She was a member of the New Jersey Dance Company as a teen. She was soon accepted as a pre-med student at New York University.
During her university years, Jacklyn worked as a model, appearing on the covers of romance novels. She was also a Playboy bunny at New York’s Playboy Club. Her debut film role was in 1956’s The Edge of Night.
She then appeared in One Life to Live (1976-77), Young Doctors in Love (1982), ABC After School Specials (1993), and other shows. From 1977 until 2023, Jacklyn appeared in over 880 episodes of General Hospital.
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The Actor Claims That Becoming the Playboy Bunny Helped Him Pay for School
In her 2022 podcast interview with Maurice Benard, she stated that the work helped her pay for her education as a pre-med student. She also referred to it as a “fun job.”
She Shared, “I loved working there, I was the youngest bunny they ever hired, the minute I turned 18, I got hired.”
She also stated that the rabbits “worked hard and made a lot of money in those days.”
Fans Are Mourning the De@th of the General Hospital Star
Many people remembered the star’s memorable performance on General Hospital on Twitter.
“So sorry to hear of the passing of #jacklynzeman – always a legend!” remarked one Twitter user.
So sorry to hear of the passing of #jacklynzeman – always a legend! https://t.co/Pm2w8Cl8SK
— Linda Rohe (@coastalent1) May 11, 2023
“Daytime legend who gave 100% in a memorable, epic character that spanned decades and had a large impact on the show. Rest in peace Jacklyn Zeman,” added another admirer.
Daytime legend who gave 100% in a memorable, epic character that spanned decades and had a large impact on the show. Rest in peace Jacklyn Zeman. 😢pic.twitter.com/feYaRg6vzm
— Madonna Nation ❌ (@MadonnaNationX) May 11, 2023
“I’m still in disbelief. What a huge loss. There is only one nurse Bobbie Spencer played by the legendary Jacklyn Zeman. RIP,” remarked a third.
I’m still in disbelief. What a huge loss. There is only one nurse Bobbie Spencer played by the legendary Jacklyn Zeman. RIP 🙏🏽 💔 #GH https://t.co/kCxXkxVCmM
— Jackie🕊️🕊️ (@HotVannaNights) May 11, 2023
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