Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer was certainly one of a kind on “General Hospital.”
And so was her portrayer, Jacklyn Zeman, who died in May 2023.
Although Bobbie’s final exploits were off-screen, that little tidbit about her life spoke volumes about her character.
She prevailed over adversity many times, but she was also human.
These are some of her best moments over the years.
She further added that it was a pivotal moment for the character.
I need to straighten up.'"
She endured the death of her daughter B.J.
After a school bus accident, B.J.
was brought to the hospital where it was determined that she was brain dead.
Her heart is still beating.
Look at her!"
A lugubrious Tony had to convince her that not only was B.J.
beyond any hope of recovery, but the dying Maxie was in desperate need of her heart.
Bobbie ultimately acquiesced and agreed to the transplant.
It turned out she was B.J.
Hertford reflected on playing B.J.
Scotty felt that Lucy and Bobbie could have been friends had she told Bobbie that.
In July 2014, the feud got worse when Lucy found Bobbie in Scotty’s hotel room.
The two hurled insults at each other, which hilariously ended up in a physical brawl.
Ultimately, Scotty came in and broke up the battling women, appalled by their actions.
We’ve all been on since we were very young."
She further explained that she enjoyed watching the characters grow, keeping the audience’s interest fueled for decades.
Luke and Laura had become a supercouple, despite their conflicted history.
While Bobbie initially fought with Laura over Scotty as did Luke they eventually got past it.
Luke and Bobbie were always solid as siblings, and they were there for each other over the years.
Word spread fast, and Laura summoned Bobbie to her place so she could break the news in person.
In an acting tour de force, Bobbie breaks down as Laura explains that Luke is truly dead.
And to her body because she may have been hurt.
That’s the most important thing."
