General Hospital (GH) spoilers has some sad news to pass on about a popular GH star. Emme Rylan, who portrays Lulu Spencer on the ABC soap, has shared with her social media followers that her sister Lara Behrens has passed away after a lengthy battle with cancer. Lara passed on July 22nd at 48 years of age.
Emme first shared news about her sister’s condition last year, when she revealed a Go Fund Me page for Lara, who was diagnosed at the time with Stage 4 cancer.
Emme posted some photos of her sister on Instagram along with the following message: “My beautiful sister Lara is now an angel in heaven, and I know that her precious Riley was waiting for her at the gates. I want to thank everyone that donated to her gofundme page 2 years ago. The money raised made it possible for her to live in comfort in her home and I will be forever grateful for that.”
Emme has received an outpouring of support and condolences from her fellow soap stars in response to her message. For example, Kelly Monaco (Sam McCall, GH) responded by saying: “I am so, so sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine what you’re going through, I am sending all of my love and prayers to you and your little ones and your family. Hang in there, honey!” And Rebecca Budig (Hayden Barnes, GH) commented: “I’m so sorry for your loss, Emme.”
Parry Shen (Brad Cooper, GH) said: “I’m so terribly sorry, Emme. Thinking of you and the family.” And several others sent their condolences as well, including Michelle Stafford (Phyllis Summers, Y&R), William Lipton (Cameron Webber, GH), and Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan Ashford, GH).
Emme received numerous messages from fans as well. One fan wrote: “I am so very sorry for your loss. I lost my sister too 5 years ago, but she is always with me in my heart. Sisters are special angels.” And another fan commented: “Very beautiful. I’m so sorry for your loss. May her memory be a wonderful blessing.”
According to Lara’s obituary, she loved spending time with family and friends, but most of all she loved spending time with her dog, Riley, who Emme mentioned in her announcement on Instagram about Lara’s passing.
Lara and Riley were said to have a special bond and he was a “wonderful blessing” to her. Lara’s obituary explains that “whatever Lara did in life, she put her whole heart and soul into it.”
We send our deepest condolences to Emme and her family during this difficult time. Stay tuned to the ABC soap and be sure to keep CDL at the ready for the latest General Hospital spoilers, updates, and news.
