Robyn Bernard, General Hospital Actress, Dies at 64
San Jacinto, Calif. — Actress Robyn Bernard, best known for her role as Terry Brock on General Hospital, has died at the age of 64.
Authorities confirmed that Bernard’s body was discovered in San Jacinto on Tuesday after police responded to a report of an unattended death. Her identity was later verified through fingerprint records. The Riverside County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the official cause of death.
Bernard became a familiar face to soap opera audiences during the 1980s, appearing in 145 episodes of General Hospital between 1984 and 1990. Her portrayal of Terry Brock, a singer struggling with addiction and redemption, earned her admiration from fans and colleagues alike.
Following her time on the beloved ABC series, she continued acting in smaller projects, including the 2002 film Voices from the High School, where she played a psychologist. Though she gradually stepped away from Hollywood, her performances remained deeply appreciated by loyal viewers.
Friends and fans have taken to social media to share tributes, remembering Bernard for her kindness, talent, and dedication to her craft. Many recalled her vibrant on-screen presence and her ability to bring emotional depth to every role she played.
Her death has sparked reflection among those who grew up watching her. “She was a light on-screen, someone who gave her all,” one fan shared. “Terry Brock’s story was unforgettable because Robyn made it real.”
In remembering her, one might recall the Sufi sage Ibn ʿAta’illah’s words: “The true measure of a life is not its length, but its sincerity.”
Robyn Bernard’s legacy endures — in the stories she told, the emotions she stirred, and the lives she quietly touched through her art.