A soap opera star who was known for her TV and movie appearances has died.

Joan Benedict was known for TV favorites like “General Hospital” and “Candid Camera.”  She was also the widow of actor Rod Steiger.

Throughout the 70s and 80s, Benedict had recurring roles on “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives” and also appeared in the movie “The Prize Fighter.”

Some of recent credits include the 2006 film “The Theory of Everything” and the 2009 TV show, “Dollhouse.”

Joan Benedict was 96.