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

Sonya Eddy dies at 55: The passing of the General Hospital actress was announced by a close friend, Octavia Spencer: “The world lost another creative angel”

  • Oscar winner Octavia, 52, revealed the tragic loss of Sonya on Tuesday, sharing a moving snapshot of the actress and hailing her “creative angel”.
  • She wrote: ‘My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night. The world lost another creative angel. She will be missed by the legions of fans of hers from @generalhospitalabc’
  • Eddy starred in General Hospital from 2006 as the no-nonsense head nurse Epiphany Johnson, who was the mother of Stan Johnson.

General Hospital actress Sonya Eddy has died at age 55, her close friend Octavia Spencer announced.

Oscar winner Octavia, 52, revealed the tragic loss of Sonya on Tuesday, sharing a moving snapshot of the actress and praising her ‘creative angel’.

She wrote: ‘My friend @sonyaeddy passed away last night. The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of fans from @generalhospitalabc will miss her.

Tragic loss: General Hospital actress Sonya Eddy has died at age 55, her close friend Octavia Spencer announced (pictured March 2022)

Tragic loss: General Hospital actress Sonya Eddy has died at age 55, her close friend Octavia Spencer announced (pictured March 2022)

‘My thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones, friends and fans!

The cause of death is currently unknown.

Eddy starred in General Hospital from 2006 as the no-nonsense head nurse Epiphany Johnson, who was the mother of Stan Johnson.

He appeared in 543 episodes in his recurring role.

Iconic role: Eddy starred in General Hospital from 2006 as no-nonsense head nurse Epiphany Johnson, who was the mother of Stan Johnson (pictured with Jane Elliot as Tracy)

Iconic role: Eddy starred in General Hospital from 2006 as no-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, shared a touching snap from the actress and praised her 'creative angel'

Much missed: Oscar winner Octavia, 52, revealed the tragic loss of Sonya on Tuesday, shared a touching snap from the actress and praised her ‘creative angel’

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