The body of the former actress was found Tuesday in an open field behind a business in San Jacinto, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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Patrol deputies were called to the location and conducted a preliminary investigation.
"There was no evidence of foul play," sheriff's Sgt. Deirdre Vickers said.
It was unclear why or exactly how long Bernard had been at the location. Detectives are still investigating, and the cause of her death has not been released.
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Bernard is survived by her father and two sisters.
Correction: A previous version of this article stated Bernard was on "General Hospital" for over a decade. That has since been corrected.
City News Service contributed to this report.