Robyn Bernard, known for her role as Terry Brock on “General Hospital” for six years and her work in French cinema, passed away on Tuesday in San Jacinto, Calif. at the age of 64.
The Riverside County Sheriff’s department confirmed her death on Wednesday, revealing that Bernard was discovered in an open field behind a business. The cause of death has not been disclosed, and local detectives are conducting an investigation.
Born on May 26, 1959, in Gladewater, Texas, Bernard had a passion for performance from an early age. She began her career singing gospel songs alongside her younger sister Crystal, who later gained fame on the 1990 sitcom “Wings.”
Robyn Bernard, initially credited as Bernard Robin, made her debut in Jean-Jacques Beneix’s stylish 1981 French hit “Diva.” Following this, she appeared as a guest star on various television shows including “Whiz Kids,” “The Facts of Life,” and “Simon and Simon.”
In September 1984, Bernard joined the cast of “General Hospital.” During her tenure on the long-running soap opera, she portrayed the spirited Terry Brock, also known as Terry O’Connor. Her character grappled with alcoholism, which ultimately derailed her music career. Bernard departed from the series in March 1990, when Terry secured a recording contract and bid farewell to the town of Port Charles.
While still on the set of “General Hospital,” Bernard collaborated once again with Beneix, securing a small role in his 1986 French romance “Betty Blue.” The film received critical acclaim, earning nominations for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film and a BAFTA.
Following her stint on “General Hospital,” Bernard’s acting career slowed down. She made occasional appearances, notably in the French miniseries “Maigret” in 1992 and the Gallic film “Kings for a Day” in 1997. Her last credited role was as a psychologist in the 2002 film “Voices from High School.”
Bernard is survived by her sisters Crystal and Scarlett, as well as her father Jerry Wayne Bernard.