21 Dec, 2022

Entertainment

Taking a look back at the life of Sonya Eddy, the General Hospital star

By FactsWow Team

Other major TV appearances

During her TV career, the actress also appeared in many other major shows, including many popular shows of the mid-90s.

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Death of Eddy

The cause of Eddy's death has not been revealed. Eddy began her career in 2006 and starred in nearly 550 episodes of General Hospital.

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Beloved member and favorite

Sonya Eddy was the tough but compassionate epiphany of Johnson, the head nurse who became a fan favorite and beloved member of the GH family when she joined the show in 2006.

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Tragic loss of Sonya Eddy

A statement announced Sonya Eddy's tragic death aged 55. During her time at General Hospital, she played Epiphany Johnson.

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Establishing her own identity

Sonya Eddy later appeared in a spin-off series titled General Hospital: Night Shift from 2007 to 2008 after making a name for herself on the original series.

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The memory of Eddy will live on

The role of Epiphany Johnson in General Hospital, which received much love, is undoubtedly the role that Eddy will be remembered for her entire life.

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Television appearances

Having graduated in 1992, Sonya began her acting career with Ruby Dee's play Zora Is My Name. Before appearing on television, she appeared in other stage productions.

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Other credits from the stage

Her other stage credits include roles in South Pacific, Into the Woods, the Comedy of Errors, and The Comedy of Errors.

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Anguished over his heartbreak

Frank Valentini, the show's producer, shared his heartbreak after hearing the news of Sonya's death with the cast and crew of General Hospital.

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Shocked and saddened by this news

Fans of General Hospital are deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Epiphany Johnson's passing, as she was a favorite fan character.

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General Hospital suffered a big loss

According to a statement released by General Hospital, Sonya Eddy passed away yesterday. It was a sad loss for General Hospital.

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Heartfelt condolences

Our deepest condolences go out to her family, friends, and fans from the whole cast and crew of GH. She will be missed.'

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She studied dance and theatre

She studied theatre and dance at the University of California, Davis, where she was born in Concord, California, on June 17, 1967.

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