On Saturday, Griggs' friend announced her death in a statement posted to herFacebookpage.
“I will never forget how open she was to telling her story and accepting of me helping her tell it,” the note from her friend continued. “She wanted to help people and spread the word of her story to do it. I was honored to do so.”
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“RIP my friend, I love you and smile when I think of you,” the statement concluded.
It is unclear who represented Griggs at the time of her death.
Prior to the announcement, the late actress revealed in previous posts that she had been battling stage four endocervical adeno cancer.
Last month, Griggs shared with her followers she had four tumors: “two new tumors on my liver, one on abdominal muscle and [a] large one on [the] right side lymph node.”
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In April 1991, Griggs debuted as Stephanie Hobart onOne Life to Liveand became a recurring role for six episodes. She later appeared onAnother Worldplaying the character of Maggie Cory — a part that lasted her in the show for two years.
Additionally, Griggs was also known for her film work after starring in movies such asSevere Injuries,Dead Clowns,The Absence of Light, andHellweek.
Days prior to her death, Griggs' dad shared via herFacebookpage that his daughter was going to be placed in hospice care, adding, “She has fought with determination, strength, and grace that is nothing short of inspirational.”
source: people.com
