Octavia Spencer Mourns Death of General Hospital Actress Sonya Eddy – E! Online

Eddy had acted in General Hospital since 2006 as nurse Epiphany Johnson, and also had stints in Those Who Can’t and Fresh Off the Boat. Frank Valentini, General Hospital‘s executive producer, also confirmed news of Sonya’s passing, adding he was “heartbroken about the loss of the incredible @sonyaeddy.” 

“I truly loved her, not only as an actress, but as a friend,” Valentini tweeted on Dec. 20. “The lights in the hub of the nurse’s station will now be a little dimmer, but her spirit and light will live on in both the show and our set. On behalf of the entire #GeneralHospital cast and crew, we send our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and fans. She will be very missed.”