Robyn Bernard

Robyn Bernard
Born(1959-05-26)May 26, 1959
Diedc. March 12, 2024(2024-03-12) (aged 64)
Resting placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California, U.S.
Alma materBaylor University
OccupationActress
Years active1981–2002
Known forPortraying Terry Brock on General Hospital
RelativesCrystal Bernard
(sister)
Loretta Lynn
(great-grandmother)

Robyn Bernard (May 26, 1959 – c. March 12, 2024) was an American actress.

Early life and career

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Born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, Bernard made her debut with a small role in Diva. Her great-grandmother, Loretta Lynn, was a country singer. She portrayed bit roles in Simon & Simon, Whiz Kids, and The Facts of Life. From 1984 to 1990, Bernard portrayed Terry Brock on General Hospital.[1] Bernard's last credit was in Voices from the High School (2002).[2] She also acted in Betty Blue. Robyn attended Spring High School where she was Homecoming Queen, and studied at Baylor University.[3] Her credits also include Tour of Duty, Maigret, Roselyne and the Lions (1989) and Kings for a Day (1997).[4] She portrayed herself in The New Hollywood Squares, Hour Magazine, and Win, Lose or Draw.[5]

Personal life and death

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Bernard was the elder sister of singer and actress Crystal Bernard.[6]

Bernard was found dead in a field in San Jacinto, California, on March 12, 2024, at age 64. A representative of the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said that the investigation was ongoing, but there was no evidence of suspicious circumstances.[7] Autopsy results showed Robyn died of acute alcohol intoxication.

Selected filmography

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References

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  1. ^ Levinsky, Mara (March 14, 2024). "Remembering GENERAL HOSPITAL Star Robyn Bernard, 1959-2024". Soap Opera Digest.
  2. ^ Brathwaite, Lester Fabian (March 13, 2024). "Robyn Bernard, 'General Hospital' actress, found dead at 64". EW.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  3. ^ Connor, Tracy (March 13, 2024). "'General Hospital' Actress Found Dead in Open Field". The Daily Beast. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  4. ^ Thomas, Carly (March 13, 2024). "Robyn Bernard, 'General Hospital' Star, Dies at 64". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  5. ^ Boyle, Kelli (March 13, 2024). "'General Hospital' Actress Robyn Bernard Found Dead in Field". TV Insider. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  6. ^ Dunn, Jack (March 13, 2024). "Robyn Bernard, Who Played Terry Brock on 'General Hospital,' Dies at 64". Variety. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  7. ^ "'General Hospital' actress Robyn Bernard found dead in San Jacinto field". Desert Sun. USA Today. City News Service. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
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