The actress, best known for her role as Dr. Gail Baldwin on the daytime series, died on Friday, August 31 at 86.
- Sep 3, 2018
AceShowbiz - Susan Brown, best known for her role as Dr. Gail Baldwin on General Hospital, has died.
According to Frank Valentini, the executive producer of the U.S. soap opera, Brown died on Friday, August 31, following a battle with Alzheimer's. She was 86.
Referencing the fictional town in which General Hospital was set, Valentini shared on Twitter: "It's a very sad day in Port Charles as the wonderful Susan Brown ("Gail Baldwin") passed away today. My sincerest condolences to her family and to all who knew this amazing woman."
It's a very sad day in Port Charles as the wonderful Susan Brown ("Gail Baldwin") passed away today. My sincerest condolences to her family and to all who knew this amazing woman. @GeneralHospital
— Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) 31 August 2018
Brown joined the soap opera in 1977, and was a recurring character until she left in 1985.
She made guest appearances on the show until an official return in 1992, and remained in the cast until 2004.
Brown's performance in General Hospital earned her a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1979.
