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Well-known writer and actress Meg Bennett, 75, unexpectedly died on April 11, 2024. She was suffering from cancer for a long time which led to her demise, as per an obituary posted on Legacy. Bennett had many credits under her name, including General Hospital, and the obituary that was published on April 21 in the Los Angeles Times, also stated:
"Meg met her husband, Robert Guza, Jr., while writing for General Hospital; they would have celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary this year."
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Furthermore, Meg was seen as Julia Newman in The Young and the Restless for many years. The character was the wife of Victor Newman and they even joined hands to operate the Chancellor Industries. Although Victor shared a lot of love for his wife, he failed to spend time with her and even kept her protected as much as he could.
She also had a Daytime Emmy Award in the list of achievements for her contributions as a writer to General Hospital. She was nominated thrice for the same show between 1995 and 2000.
Meg Bennett played important roles in the most popular TV shows: Career and other details explored
Also known as Helen, she made her debut on Broadway with a play titled Grease, as per The Hollywood Reporter. She was praised for her work in shows like Search for Tomorrow and The Bold and the Beautiful. Meg's writing for General Hospital received positive feedback alongside her other shows Generations and Sunset Beach.
Meg Bennett was also seen as Julia Newman in The Young and the Restless for around 40 years since 1980. While her acting career was at its peak, she soon started to pen screenplays for the show which reportedly left a negative impact on her, prompting her character to take frequent breaks throughout its appearances since 1980.
Back in 1985, Meg spoke to Santa Barbara, where she addressed her character from The Young and the Restless being written off. She said that the show's writer Bill Bell approached her to work as a writer since he was not willing to let go of her. In the interview, she also shared how her parents had her consider other career choices as well. She added:
"It wasn't that my parents put up obstacles in the way of my wanting to be an actress, but they did suggest I try for a teaching credential to fall back on, just in case."
Meg Bennett even addressed her writing skills by saying that she could "hear the dialogue" in her mind. She praised Bill for helping her, adding that he was there for her when she needed support. She also had to take a break from the show to write for some other projects that were in the development phase. She was additionally planning to write a novel and said:
"I'm not sure which is more gratifying – writing or acting and fortunately I don't have to make a decision to opt for either. I wonder if doing just one or the other would be enough. I'll admit, acting makes me a little crazy sometimes: you wait to audition. You wait for the part. When you're writing, you're in control."
Meg Bennett spent most of her childhood in Pasadena, California
As mentioned earlier, her real name was Bennett and she had a reason to change it to Meg. She told Santa Barbara that there was a model named Helen Bennett, adding that her mother's name was Margaret due to which she "became Meg." She was raised in Pasadena, California, and enrolled at Northwestern University.
While she was searching for work, Meg was approached by a scout for Three on a Match, asking her to appear on the show. She emerged as the winner and was reportedly given a trip to Jamaica with all expenses paid. Speaking to the United Features Syndicate in 1975, she praised her mother for encouraging her throughout her career and added:
"She taught me not to be suspicious of nuances because they imply a certain intuitiveness. Instincts, you see, are often better than logic because they spring from a gut reaction."
Meg Bennett's husband Robert Guza Jr. has also been a part of the TV industry for many years. His longest association was in General Hospital where he penned the screenplay and did the same for other shows like Melrose Place alongside the slasher film, Prom Night.
Apart from Robert, Meg Bennett's survivors include two stepdaughters and four grandchildren along with many other family members.
