Soap opera star Sonya Eddy has passed away. She was 55.
Octavia Spencer announced on her Instagram that the “General Hospital” actress died Monday. She didn’t provide any details regarding the cause of Eddy’s death.
“My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night. The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her 💔🕊️,” Spencer captioned a professional headshot of Eddy.
“My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, friends, and fans!”
Eddy began her long run on the ABC soap opera in 2006. She portrayed character Epiphany Johnson, a no-nonsense head nurse that was the mother of the late Stan Johnson, who got wrapped up in the mob.
A rep for ABC didn’t immediately return Page Six’s request for comment.
Eddy also appeared in projects TV shows and films such as “Seinfeld,” “Patch Adams,” “Reba,” “Monk,” “Joan of Arcadia,” “CSI,” “Glee,” “Castle” and “Fresh Off The Boat.”
Celebrities and fans flooded Spencer’s announcement with comments of mourning and sympathy.
“Oh no!!! 😢😢🙏🏾,” ABC broadcaster Deborah Roberts commented.
“🙏🏻💔I’m so sorry x x,” wrote Ant Anstead.
“Oh noooo. So sorry Octavia,” wrote “Parks & Rec” alum Retta.