Executive producer Frank Valentini followed up his announcement about Jacklyn Zeman's death on Twitter with the heartfelt note: "Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew. We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey." Her former "General Hospital" colleague, Rick Springfield (ex-Noah Drake), also posted several classic photos of him and Zeman together.
Springfield wrote alongside them, "Incredibly stunned to hear of @JackieZeman. Jackie's passing. Such a truly kind soul with no touch of the diva and only sweet things to say about everyone. Love to your spirit as it ascends, sweet girl. You left your mark on many of us and you will not be forgotten. Xo." Fans were heartbroken, fondly reminiscing about some of her biggest storylines. "General Hospital's" official account also tweeted about Zeman's death: "She leaves behind a lasting legacy for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of the bad girl turned heroine and will always be remembered for her kind heart and radiant spirit."
Co-stars Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins), Kathleen Gati (Liesl Obrecht), and Laura Wright, who plays Bobbie's daughter Carly Spencer, were among many people left reeling from the loss. In fact, Lindstrom posted what everyone was thinking, expressing his own sadness about trying to process Zeman's death by sharing simply: "Her family and close friends must be absolutely devastated. Please hold them in your hearts."
