It has been a thrill for all of us to see six-time Daytime Emmy winner, and One Life to Live icon Erika Slezak (ex-Viki) back on our screens again as Monica’s sister, Ronnie Bard in recent weeks on General Hospital. Watching Erika again reminded us all of just why she is one of the greatest to ever do it in the daytime drama genre.

Erika’s scenes with everyone on General Hospital were pure gold, but nothing compared to her scenes with another icon, Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine. Seeing these two dynamos in scenes together was an absolute treat for soap opera fans and lived up to and surpassed any expectation we might have had.

As Ronnie’s story is set to come to a conclusion in upcoming episodes, now that it appears Tracy just found Monica’s true will and testament, Erika took the time to write a very special ‘thank you’ message to her fans, and everyone at GH – from the cast to the writers and more.

In a heartfelt message on her official website, Erika expressed: “Thank you so much for all your emails. I am delighted that you’ve been enjoying my work on General Hospital. I am very grateful for the kind words you have shared with me. It was wonderful to work again in a medium I love.”

Speaking on her time in Port Charles which also saw her reunite with Frank Valentini (former EP, OLTL, now EP, GH), Jessica Tuck (ex-Megan, OLTL, now a director at GH), Chris McKenna (ex-Joey, OLTL, now Jack GH) and more, Erika added, “My experience on GH was fantastic, and I hope you continue to enjoy the show. GH has an incredible group of actors and writers, and I am honored to have been part of it. Many sincere thanks for watching. Love, Erika.”

There was so much love and respect for Erika when she came to the set of General Hospital. In fact, Michael Fairman TV spoke to the directing team at GH shortly after they won the gold as the Outstanding Directing Team in a Daytime Drama series at the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards just a few weeks ago. Speaking on behalf of the team were longtime directors: Tina Keller and Robert Markham who had nothing but praise and were in awe of Erika.

Tina Keller expressed: “I was fortunate enough to have her first and last scenes, and I literally love her. I grew up watching One Life to Live. That was my favorite show of all time.  It was just such an honor to have her on our stage and to see her work with Jane Elliot. The two of them in scenes together was phenomenal and there’s still more to come. It’s so good. She’s just amazing.” Director, Robert Markham added, “She (Erika) was a sweetheart and a phenomenal pro.”

While we don’t know how Ronnie will depart Port Charles as of yet, it looks like it will be shortly. Now we can sit back and enjoy Erika’s performances until we have to say goodbye. But, it’s been nothing but a joy to see her work again, and something tells us, she might just get that 7th Daytime Emmy next year at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Guest Performer in a Daytime Drama Series, if she chooses to submit herself.

So, sad to know that Erika’s time on General Hospital is coming to an end? Touched by her comments to the fans and those she worked with at GH? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below. But first, check out our conversation with the Emmy award-winning GH directing team from our coverage of the 52nd annual Daytime Emmy Awards now on the Michael Fairman Channel, where they talk about directing Erika and more.