Elizabeth Hubbard Dead: ‘As the World Turns’ Star Dies at 89

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Elizabeth Hubbard, who rose to stardom for her appearances in various soap shows, has died at age 89.The actress’s son Jeremy Bennett confirmed his mother’s passing on Monday, April 10, writing via Facebook, “I’m sorry to say with a broken heart my mum passed over the weekend.

Thank you for being an unmovable rock that guided me through life. I will try to honour your memory for as long as I live.”Martha Byrne, who played Hubbard’s onscreen daughter in As the World Turns, reflected on her former costar’s legacy amid the news.“As many of you are finding out this morning, Elizabeth Hubbard passed away.

First and foremost I want everyone to know I made sure she was aware of how much everyone loved her. I would share your comments from social media, videos and your fond memories of her as Lucinda, Althea, every time I saw her,” Byrne, 53, wrote via Instagram on Monday. “She loved the audience and fought like HELL to bring truth and honesty to her performances.

On a personal level there aren’t words to describe how much she meant to me. Only feelings, which override words in so many cases when it comes to love.