Mary Mae Ward
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| Mary Mae Ward | |||
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| General Hospital | |||
| Portrayed by | Rosalind Cash | ||
| First appearance | 1994 | ||
| Last appearance | 1995 | ||
| Cause/reason | Died of natural causes | ||
| Created by | Claire Labine | ||
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| Occupation | Ran an orphanage at the Ward House Former Blues Singer for L&B Records |
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| Residence | Formerly the Ward House Port Charles, New York |
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Mary Mae Ward was a fictional character on the ABC soap opera, General Hospital. She was the mother of Bradley Ward II, and the former mistress of Edward Quartermaine. The role was originated by Rosalind Cash in 1994.
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[edit] Character history
Mary Mae Ward ran an orphanage at the Ward house. Laura Spencer bought the Ward house and the two became friends. Her son Bradley Ward II was found murdered in Luke & Laura's yard. Her grandchildren Justus Ward and Keesha Ward came to town for the funeral. Keesha Ward began to date Jason Quartermaine. Edward Quartermaine and Mary Mae Ward did not approve of their relationship. Edward Quartermaine was accused of killing Bradley Ward. While on the stand Mary Mae admitted that Edward Quartermaine was Bradley's father. They had an affair while Edward was married to Lila Quartermaine. Edward was acquitted of the murder charges.
Mary Mae was a blues singer during the war, where she met Edward. She began to sing again for L&B Records. She sang at Luke's club where many people showed up to listen to her sing.
Rosalind Cash died of cancer in late 1995. Consequently, the character Mary Mae died in her sleep early 1996.
[edit] Family and relationships
[edit] Children
- Bradley Ward II (son, with Edward Quartermaine; deceased)
- David Ward (son, with Bradley Ward Sr.)
[edit] Grandchildren
- Justus Ward (grandson, via Bradley; deceased)
- Faith Ward (granddaughter, via Braldey)
- Keesha Ward (granddaughter, via David)
[edit] Romantic entanglements
- Bradley Ward Sr. (lovers/married; deceased)
- Edward Quartermaine (affair)
[edit] References:
- Mary Mae Ward profile Soapcentral.com
