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Remembering Elizabeth Hubbard: A Tribute to the Beloved As the World Turns Actress
- Elizabeth Hubbard, best known for her roles in The Doctors and As the World Turns, passed away on Saturday at the age of 89 after battling cancer.
- Hubbard’s former co-stars from As the World Turns, including Martha Byrne, Michael Park, Mary Beth Evans, Peter Boynton, and Scott Bryce, paid tribute to the actress on social media.
- Byrne shared a heartwarming message on Instagram, in which she expressed how Hubbard fought hard to bring truth and honesty to her performances.
- Park called Hubbard a “ferocious talent in love with her craft” and said he always learned something and laughed a lot when he worked with her.
- Retro TV, which has been airing vintage episodes of The Doctors, also paid tribute to Hubbard, describing her as a “force to be reckoned with” and inviting fans to share their favorite memories of her.
On Monday, the daytime soap opera world was devastated by the news of Elizabeth Hubbard’s passing. The talented actress, who was best known for her work as Dr. Althea Davis on The Doctors and as Lucinda Walsh on As the World Turns, died on Saturday at her home in Connecticut after battling cancer.
The news of Hubbard’s death sent shockwaves throughout the daytime television community, with many of her former co-stars taking to social media to pay tribute to her. Martha Byrne, who played Hubbard’s daughter, Lily, on As the World Turns, shared a heartwarming message on Instagram, sharing how she had told Hubbard about how much everyone loved her, adding that Hubbard had loved the audience and fought hard to bring truth and honesty to her performances.
Michael Park, who played Jack Snyder on As the World Turns, also shared a touching tribute on Twitter, calling Hubbard a “ferocious talent in love with her craft.” He added that he always learned something and laughed a lot when he worked with her.
Mary Beth Evans, who played Hubbard’s daughter, Sierra, on As the World Turns, shared her memories of riding with Hubbard from Manhattan to Brooklyn, where Hubbard would tell fun stories. She described Hubbard as a powerhouse who always strived for spontaneity and keeping it real.
Peter Boynton, who played Tonio Reyes on As the World Turns, shared his memories of working with Hubbard at “Walsh Enterprises,” calling her “Boss” and saying that she was a highlight of his NYC years. He added that her encouragement and respect meant the world to him.
Scott Bryce, who played Craig Montgomery on As the World Turns, simply said, “She was astonishing. Liz RIP. Love you, woman.”
Retro TV, which has been airing vintage episodes of The Doctors, also paid tribute to Hubbard, describing her as a force to be reckoned with and inviting fans to share their favorite memories of her.
Hubbard’s passing marks the end of an era in the daytime soap opera world. She was a true icon who inspired and entertained millions of viewers with her incredible talent and unwavering dedication to her craft. Her legacy will live on in the countless people whose lives she touched and inspired over the course of her remarkable career.
