Sonya Eddy dies aged 55: General Hospital actress' shock passing announced by Octavia Spencer

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General Hospital actress Sonya Eddy has died aged 55, her close friend Octavia Spencer has announced.Oscar winner Octavia, 52, revealed the tragic loss of Sonya on Tuesday, sharing a poignant snap of the actress and lauding her 'creative angel'.She wrote: 'My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night.

The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her. Tragic loss: General Hospital actress Sonya Eddy has died aged 55, her close friend Octavia Spencer has announced (pictured March 2022)'My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, friends, and fans!The cause of death is currently unknown.

Parks and Recreation star Retta commented: ‘Oh noooo. So sorry Octavia.'Eric Stonestreet commented two heart emoji, while Ant Anstead penned: ‘I’m so sorry x x.’ Eddy starred on General Hospital from 2006 as non-nonsense head nurse Epiphany Johnson, who was the mother of Stan Johnson.She appeared in  543 episodes in her recurring role.

The role was close to her heart as she was a licensed vocational nurse. iconic role: Eddy starred on General Hospital from 2006 as non-nonsense head nurse Epiphany Johnson, who was the mother of Stan Johnson (pictured with Jane Elliot as Tracy) Much missed: Oscar winner Octavia, 52, revealed the tragic loss of Sonya on Tuesday, sharing a poignant snap of the actress and lauding her 'creative angel' Actress: The star is seen in a 2014 episode of Girls Meet World  Tragedy: Actress Yvette Nicole Brown paid tribute on Twitter Eddy was born in Concord, California.