Eileen Herlie, AMC's Myrtle ped away?

I just read on soapcentral that Eileen Herlie, Myrtle from AMC has ped away. That is so sad. She will be missed! I had heard that her character was going to p during the tornado on the show....so I pray they give Myrtle a proper goodbye. The character touched so many others. Zach and Erica will be deeply effected. What are your thoughts?