Showbiz lost a true legend when beloved actress June Lockhart passed away of natural causes at age 100 on October 23. Her nearly 90-year career spanned the stage and screen, and included memorable roles on Lassie and Lost in Space.

Longtime General Hospital fans will also remember her star turn as force of nature Mariah Ramirez from the mid-’80s to the mid-’90s.

What Was June Lockhart Really Like?

“June was so elegant and sweet as Felicia’s grandmother,” the Aztec princess’ portrayer Kristina Wagner tweeted, “but behind the scenes, she was sassy and loads of fun.”

In fact, “at the end of each workday, she would say, ‘This nightmare is finally over!’” Wagner recalled. “Rest in peace, June.”

Get a glimpse of Lockhart in action on General Hospital opposite Jack Wagner as Frisco in the clip below. She fits in so seamlessly, it’s a wonder she didn’t appear on a lot more soaps.

General Hospital Has Suffered So Many Losses

It’s been a terribly rough year for General Hospital in terms of losses. Denise Alexander (Lesley), Chris Robinson (Rick), Joe Marinelli (Sorel), Tristan Rogers (Robert) and Andre Ladzaat (Tony) all passed. And of course the show is currently addressing the death of the iconic Leslie Charleson with the fallout from Monica’s death, the introduction of her surprise sister and the reading of her hotly contested will.While you’re here, pay your respects to all the soap stars we lost in 2025 via our in-memoriam photo gallery. And get a peek at the week ahead in the spoiler-filled sneak-preview photo gallery below.