Sonya Eddy, best known for her work on “General Hospital”, has sadly passed away aged 55.
According to the soap star’s close friend, Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer, Eddy died on Monday night.
In an Instagram post, Spencer shared a photo of Eddy accompanied by the text: “The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of ‘General Hospital’ fans will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, friends, and fans.”
Eddy rose to relative fame thanks to her role as no-nonsense nurse Epiphany Johnson in hit soap “General Hospital”. Having landed the part back in 2006, she featured on and off all the way through until 2022, as well as reprising the role in a spin-off named “General Hospital: Night Shift”.
All told, Sonya appeared in a whopping 543 episodes.
Her TV credits don’t end there though. No, the 55-year-old had a catalogue of minor appearances in well-known shows over the years, including “Seinfeld”, “The Middle”, and “Home Improvement”.
The soap star was known to be prolific when it came to keeping fans updated via her Instagram page, but had not posted since August before her passing.
When news of her death broke yesterday, fans and peers flocked to social media to pay their respects.
This one hurts. Another talented angel gone too soon . RIP Sonya Eddy pic.twitter.com/NxeL2KHeaH
— Imaginary Nizmas Is Here!!! 🎄🍾🎉🎈🕯️💜 (@ChristnaHuffman) December 20, 2022
Her smile could power a reactor. I loved the few times we worked together, but I REALLY loved the times we would talk about life, meditation, acting. She was a gift & she is missed already. Condolences to her loved ones. #RIP #SonyaEddy @GeneralHospital pic.twitter.com/2iVpscKUlD
— Jon Lindstrom (@thejonlindstrom) December 20, 2022
God Bless you Sonya in heaven. You are loved by so many. You were always an inspiration. So talented and so very special. I will miss your beautiful shining presence. #SonyaEddy #RIP #GodBless @GeneralHospital @OfficialGHFC @debbyoconnor pic.twitter.com/4VVcGu9rTn
— Jackie Zeman (@JackieZeman) December 20, 2022
My heart hurts. @TheRealSonyaEd was an absolute bright light on #GH and in this world. I will miss her so much. I was really enjoying the relationship between Epiphany and Marshall. I was looking forward to her becoming a doctor.
So heartbreaking. https://t.co/PjZQVqxg1q
— 𝑱𝒂𝒄𝒌´𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒎💜(Sʜᴇ/Hᴇʀ) (@KambreeLynnPics) December 20, 2022
I am so sad to hear that Sonya Eddy has passed away. I had the opportunity to not only work with her on GH but spend time chatting with her. She was such a sweet and funny soul. Big hugs and prayers go out to her and her family and friends. RIP Sonya Eddy. pic.twitter.com/wTzS6Qecnn
— Sonja Ann Jones (@imsonjaannjones) December 20, 2022
Our thoughts and prayers are with Sonya Eddy’s family at the moment.
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Rest in peace, Sonya.
