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General Hospital alum Bergen Williams died at age 62 after a long battle with Wilson’s disease, her family shared on November 17. Williams, who played housekeeper Big Alice for 13 years on the ABC soap opera, passed away on July 20. “Bergen Williams succumbed to the ravages of Wilson’s Disease surrounded by loving family,” Williams’ sister tweeted. “Rest in power.” Rest in Power Bergen Williams. pic.twitter.com/IofrOOF8So — Bergen Williams account managed by her sister (@bergenw) November 17, 2021 Per Deadline, Wilson’s disease is a rare genetic condition that “causes copper to accumulate in vital organs and can cause liver, brain and kidney problems.” Williams, born Laura Lynn Williams, previously appeared on NYPD Blue, 7th Heaven, Scrubs, andNip/Tuck . The former professional wrestler is best known for portraying the comedic Big Alice on Gh, starting in 2002. When not working as a live-in maid, Big Alice hilariously moonlit as a pro wrestler under stage name The Dominator.

Bergen Williams, remembered by longtime General Hospital viewers for her lighthearted 13-year run as housekeeper and occasional professional wrestler Big Alice Gunderson on the ABC soap. She was 62.

Her sister has announced Tuesday via Twitter that Williams died July 20 of Wilson’s disease.

“Bergen Williams succumbed to the ravages of Wilson’s Disease surrounded by loving family,” reads the announcement posted on Williams’ Twitter account being managed by her sister. Wilson’s disease is a rare, inherited condition that causes copper to accumulate in vital organs and can cause liver, brain and kidney problems.

Born Laura Lynn Williams on July 14, 1959, in Inglewood, CA, she appeared in various small roles in such primetime series as NYPD Blue, 7th Heaven, Scrubs, Nip/Tuck and Babylon 5 before landing her signature role in 2002 with the introduction of Big Alice on the daytime serial. The live-in housekeeper of Gh‘s Quartermaine family, Big Alice proved...

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