Soap Opera Veteran Lilly Melgar Suffers a Deep Personal Loss

Heartfelt condolences are going out to Lilly Melgar, who played Claudia on The Bold and the Beautiful and Lily on General Hospital. The actress shared on social media that her beloved father has passed away.

Condolences To Lilly Melgar

“RIP my King,” Melgar posted. “To my favorite man in the world!!! … the sweetest soul … the man that was ALWAYS there for me NO MATTER WHAT ….you did good daddy!

“Your love for us was always felt, evident and a source of strength for us both,” she continued. “Your firstborn and your baby. We couldn’t be prouder of your warrior Spirit, the humor you instilled in us, the smiles & laughter you brought out in anyone & everyone lucky enough to meet you, your mad salsa moves that keep you alive through all our beautiful memories of watching you in complete abandon to your passion for dance & the MANY hearts you touched throughout your life with your charisma, charm and energy that filled the room.

“My ‘cool’ daddy is now basking in the warmth of Heaven and the beautiful angels who received you,” Melgar shared. “THANK YOU for being the BEST father/grandfather a girl could ever ask for!!! … This is the most heartbreaking loss, the most devastating experience …. we will never be the same after this … the head of our family has left us in this life but we WILL meet again daddy …until then … I will keep on celebrating you and your true essence is engraved in my own being until I take my own last breath. These two pics say EVERYTHING about who you were ♥️.”

Melgar’s pal, Martha Madison (Belle, Days of our Lives), and co-host of Soap Box With Lilly and Martha, posted: “Love you so much! Heaven is a more beautiful place today. Xxo.”

“Oh Lilly,” wrote Tamara Braun (ex-Kim/ex-Carly, General Hospital; Ava, DAYS). “I am so sorry for your loss. I’m so happy you had such a loving and wonderful father in your life. Sending you tons of love and support. 💗 Soap Hub sends sincere condolences to Melgar and her family at this difficult time.