Soap Opera Star Meg Bennett Passes Away at 75
Meg Bennett, a Daytime Emmy-winning actor and writer known for her roles in soap operas such as The Young and the Restless, General Hospital, and Santa Barbara, has passed away at the age of 75. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Bennett lost her battle with cancer on April 11, as announced by her family.
Bennett’s career in the entertainment industry spanned several decades, with notable roles in Broadway productions and daytime television. She played Marty Maraschino in the original Broadway run of Grease before transitioning to daytime television as Liza Walton on CBS’ Search for Tomorrow.
Her most memorable role was as Julia Newman on The Young and the Restless, where she also worked as a writer at the encouragement of the show’s creator, Bill Bell. Bennett’s talent and versatility extended beyond acting, as she also wrote for soap operas such as Santa Barbara and General Hospital, winning a Daytime Emmy for her work on the latter in 1995.
Born on October 4, 1948, in Pasadena, Bennett leaves behind a legacy of creativity and passion for storytelling. She is survived by her husband, Robert Guza Jr, two stepdaughters, four grandchildren, a brother, and a sister.
The news of Meg Bennett’s passing has left fans and colleagues in mourning, as they remember her contributions to the world of daytime television. Her talent and dedication to her craft will be dearly missed.