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General Hospital Mourns The Loss Of Their Beloved Donna Messina
On Friday, so many members of the General Hospital family, past and present, shared their heartfelt remembrances and sorrow via social media on the news of the passing of the longtime head of their hair and make-up department, Donna Messina.
The Daytime Emmy-winning Messina, passed away on Thursday. She was considered to be a den mother to the entire cast of the show. Here are just some of the messages shared by current and former GH notables:
Frank Valentini, “Donna Messina (Department Head, #GH Makeup & Hair) joined the @GeneralHospital family on 8/26/1982. To say her presence will be missed is an understatement. She was an incredibly warm, witty and all around great gal. Our thoughts go out to her loved ones.”
Laura Wright: “We lost our GH mom ……. you will be deeply missed @Donnamessina”
Genie Francis: “God bless sweet Donna Messina. A great friend and mother hen of us all. We went to her with our feelings, we could speak freely & we knew we were safe..and when we needed it, she would give us a stern no bull talking to, to set us straight. There was no better friend. Godspeed.
Dominic Zamprogna: “Donna welcomed me and treated me like a long lost Italian family member from day 1. Always supportive always smiling. Heart. Broken. Rest easy beautiful Donna.”
Photo: Jim Warren via MBenardInstagram
Maurice Benard: “Sometimes you meet someone in life you connect with and unfortunately life just takes that person away. And no matter how much your heart breaks you want to remember the good times. My best friend, my sister, Donna used to hate taking pictures.. I used to have to grab her and hold her. And we would laugh and laugh. I will never forget this memory, and I will never forget what you meant in my life.”
Nancy Lee Grahn: “My longest & dearest friend at GH was deeply private. I hold that sacred as I do her life & afterlife. Still, TY for ur kind words of support. Love abounds here today.”
Steve Burton: “We lost a beautiful soul last night. Way too soon! The one who held it all together. Was always there for everyone. A mom to everyone. Someone we can all count on. Donna Messina. I love you. Thank you . Rest In Peace.”
Wally Kurth: “Our dear Donna Messina. We will miss you so much. I always loved sitting in your makeup chair, getting the low down, hearing the latest studio gossip. You were the heart and soul of the GH hair/makeup room. Heartbreaking. RIP”
Photo: Jim Warren via Wally Kurth Instagram
Jason Thompson: “Donna was truly a one of kind. You always got it straight from her.”
Kimberly McCullough: Sending my GH family so much love on this sad morning. We lost a good one.
Jon Lindstrom: “Life is often mystifying in this way. Donna Messina preceded my arrival to “GH”, and I got there in ‘92! I loved her, as we all did, for her support and kindness, her no-bullshit attitude and honesty. I miss her already. R.I.P.”
Jean Passassante: “I’m devastated about Donna. I’ll always remember her kindness in trying to glitz me up for parties, and how she was everyone’s wise pal. Or Mom. Thinking of you, Mo, and the rest of the GH family.”
Share your condolences to Donna’s loved ones via the comment section below, and share your thoughts on the outpouring of love shown by the cast of GH with their touching sentiments for their longtime colleague.
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I remember reading her name on the old closing credits in the 80s.
RIP Donna. Thank you for the magic for over 35 years.
Same here, Steve. I remember seeing Donna’s name in the credits for many years. Back in the day when they still had closing credits. She obviously had an impact on many people. To last that long in the same job is quite a feat in this day and age.
RIP Donna, my condolences to your family, friends and colleagues.
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There are special people who touch our lives in unmistakeable ways. Although Donna worked in the background of GH, from the comments of the cast, she was truly an angel in clothes. Thank you for your years of service to GH, and for making everyone look so damn good. You have touched this fan through the words of those who loved you. Rest in peace. And, my deepest condolences to your family, the GH family and friends.
So many behind the scenes staff is so overlooked and I believe and feel they are just as important as the stars of the show…RIP Donna, I can tell by the words of the cast that you were and are a very special lady…
Sorry for your loss GH
“My best friend, my sister, Donna used to hate taking pictures.. I used to have to grab her and hold her. And we would laugh and laugh.” That photo of the two of them totally captured MB’s memory of her. Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time!
Such a wonderful, loving, supportive woman. She gave me my start in makeup in tv and I always admired and respected her. I learned so much from her and she will be deeply missed. My love and prayers to her work family and her family ❤️
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On Monday, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced which categories will be presented at the 49th Annual Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle and the 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Award ceremonies. Both award shows will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, California.
The Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy ceremony will stream live at 9 PM ET/6 PM PT on Saturday, June 18 at watch.TheEmmys.tv and via The Emmys apps for iOS, tvOS, Android, FireTV, and Roku. while The Daytime Emmy Awards telecast will be presented live at 9 PM EDT (replay at 9 PM PDT) on Friday, June 24, on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+.
Check out the alignment of categories for each show and ceremony below.
The 49th Annual Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy Awards
Saturday, June 18, 2022
Categories to be awarded:
Outstanding Culinary Series
Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Outstanding Lifestyle Program
Outstanding Travel, Adventure and Nature Program
Outstanding Instructional and How-To Program
Outstanding Arts and Popular Culture Program
Outstanding Entertainment News Series
Outstanding Daytime Special
Outstanding Short Form Daytime Program
Outstanding Interactive Media for a Daytime Program
Outstanding Daytime Promotional Announcement
Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series
Outstanding Culinary Host
Outstanding Daytime Program Host
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Non-Fiction Program
Outstanding Directing Team for a Single Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program
Outstanding Directing Team for a Multiple Camera Daytime Non-Fiction Program
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition
Outstanding Original Song
Outstanding Lighting Direction
Outstanding Technical Team, Camera Work, Video
Outstanding Cinematography
Outstanding Single Camera Editing
Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing
Outstanding Live Sound Mixing and Sound Editing
Outstanding Sound Mixing and Sound Editing
Outstanding Main Title and Graphic Design
Outstanding Casting
Outstanding Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design
Outstanding Costume Design/Styling
Outstanding Hairstyling
Outstanding Makeup
Outstanding Special Effects Costumes, Makeup and Hairstyling
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The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards
Friday, June 24, 2022
Categories to be awarded:
Outstanding Daytime Drama Series
Outstanding Game Show
Outstanding Informative Talk Show
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor
Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series
Outstanding Game Show Host
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series
Lifetime Achievement Award: John Aniston
So, what do you think about how NATAS has chosen to give out this year’s gold statuettes? Looking forward to the ceremonies? Comment below.
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Royalty is coming to the long-running Uk soap opera, EastEnders, in time for the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth on the throne.
In a special episode to air on June 2nd, and just before the holiday weekend in the UK for the Platinum Jubilee, Charles, The Prince of Wales, and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, will appear in story for a street party scene about the jubilee.
Photo: BBC EastEnders
According to Deadline, The royal couple filmed their cameo roles back in March.
EastEnders cast member, Kellie Bright, who plays pub owner Linda Carter, and appears in the key scenes, shared on Charles and Camilla adventure on to the soap: “They didn’t really know what to expect. I mean, it must have been nerve-wracking for them and completely out of their norm. So I just hope they enjoyed it as much as we did.”
The series EP Chris Crenshaw stated: “It was an extremely special day that will go down in EastEnders‘ history.”
So, what do you think of the Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall making an appearance on the popular soap? Comment below.
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