Chris McKenna is opening up about his health diagnosis. The “General Hospital” star, 48, revealed he has bipolar disorder during an upcoming episode of co-star Maurice Benard’s “State of Mind” podcast, per People. McKenna, who portrays Jack Brennan on the ABC soap, shared that his condition worsened during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris McKenna attends the Season 3 … Read more
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 78. The soap star passed away Sunday in Amsterdam, a family member confirmed to TMZ. Geary died of complications from a scheduled operation three days earlier, according to TV Insider. Anthony Geary at the 39th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards in 2012. WireImage … Read more
“General Hospital” icons Genie Francis and Maurice Benard are digging deeper than ever as they open up about the emotional backbone of their latest storyline. In an upcoming two-part episode of Benard’s “State of Mind” mental health podcast, the longtime co-stars revealed why their current arc feels so charged — and how Francis tapped into … Read more
Kirsten Storms has temporarily left Port Charles. Now, the actress, 41, is revealing why she took a step back from “General Hospital.” On Tuesday, Storms explained via Instagram that she is set to undergo surgery for an aneurysm later this month. Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones on “General Hospital.” Disney The “Zenon” star explained that … Read more
Tristan Rogers, who starred as Robert Scorpio on the popular soap opera “General Hospital” for 45 years, has passed away. He was 79. The beloved soap star’s manager, Meryl Soodak, confirmed the shocking news in a statement to ABC on Friday, Aug. 15. Tristan Rogers as Robert Scorpio on “General Hospital” in 1981. Disney General Entertainment … Read more
Sofia Mattsson has left Port Charles. After starring as Sasha Gilmore on “General Hospital” for seven years, the actress, 34, departed the series on Friday. In the episode, Sasha reunited with her dad, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), and decided to move away to spend time with her parents and newborn daughter, Daisy. Sofia Mattsson on … Read more
Tristan Rogers has been diagnosed with cancer. The soap star, 79, shared his health battle with fans through his publicist, Anthony Turk, on Thursday, July 17. “Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, ‘General Hospital,’ is sharing with fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,” Turk’s … Read more
Kelly Monaco almost cha-chaed her way out of the ballroom. The “General Hospital” star, 49, recalled being told that participating in Season 1 of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2005 would harm her career as an actress. Monaco had joined the ABC soap opera two years prior in 2003, as Sam McCall, when she got … Read more
Kin Shriner is detailing a scary health incident. The “General Hospital” star, 71, took to social media on June 30 to share an update on his life, almost a year after leaving the long-running soap opera in August 2024. “[A] year ago tomorrow, I had some arrogant surgeon give me a subtalar fusion,” Shriner began … Read more
“General Hospital” star Jack Wagner and his wife, Michelle Wolf, have no plans to move in together after tying the knot in May. Wagner and Wolf agreed not to “rock the boat” and stick to the routine they formed while dating as they take on marriage. “It’s an adjustment in terms of my schedule, for … Read more
Chris Robinson, the soap opera star best known for his roles as Dr. Rick Webber in “General Hospital” and Jack Hamilton in “The Bold and the Beautiful,” has died. He was 86. Robinson’s death was announced by his friend and colleague MJ Allen. The pair worked together on the 2022 film “Just for a Week.” … Read more
Steve Burton said “I do!” The “General Hospital” star, 54, married chef and content creator Michelle Lundstrom in Laguna Beach, Calif. on Saturday. The couple confirmed to People that their intimate wedding ceremony was held at a Orthodox church attended by family only, followed by an oceanfront reception with a 45-person guest list that included … Read more
Soap opera star Denise Alexander has died. She was 85. The actress passed away on March 5, Variety reported on Friday. Alexander was best known for her roles as Lesley Webber on “General Hospital” and Susan Hunter Martin on “Days of Our Lives.” Denise Alexander in 2002. WireImage “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini mourned Alexander’s … Read more
Actor John Capodice, best known for his roles in “Ace Ventura” and “Seinfeld,” died Monday at age 83. The actor’s death was revealed on the New Jersey’s Pizzi Funeral Home website, who described Capodice as a “devoted husband, father and grandfather.” The tribute added that he will be “missed by all who had the pleasure to … Read more
Chad Duell is opening up on his sudden exit from “General Hospital” after nearly 15 years. The 37-year-old soap star — who famously played Michael Corinthos since 2010 — addressed his decision to leave the fictional town of Port Charles on a recent episode of “The Daily Drama Podcast.” “It’s a life adjustment,” he admitted. “A … Read more
Brooklyn Rae Silzer has broken her silence on her “General Hospital” exit. The actress, 18, played the character Emma Drake for 13 years before being replaced by Braedyn Bruner, 24. In a social media post shared Monday, the same day Bruner took over the role of Emma on “GH,” Silzer wrote that she is “forever … Read more
Chad Duell is saying goodbye to “General Hospital.” The actor, 37, announced on Saturday that he quit the soap opera series. Duell has played Michael Corinthos since 2010. “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show,” Duell wrote in an Instagram post. Chad Duell’s Instagram post. Instagram / … Read more
“General Hospital” fans are mourning Sam McCall — spoiler alerts below! Kelly Monaco’s final episode as the iconic character ended on Friday, November 1, after McCall donated her liver to Lulu Spencer. We now know what happened to make that decision fatal. Earlier this week, viewers learned that the doctors had successfully removed her organ, … Read more
Kelly Monaco isn’t satisfied leaving “General Hospital.” The actress, 48, shared an Instagram on Sunday where she addressed the news that she’s leaving the soap opera series after 21 years. Monaco posted a photo of herself with her co-stars Kate Mansi, Nancy Lee Grahn and Kristen Vaganos all posing on a couch on the show’s set. “Last scene … Read more
“General Hospital” fans rejoice because the Spencer family is back! Genie Francis, who played the iconic Laura Spencer on the daytime soap show, is returning to the silver screen next week to reunite with her TV son, Lucky (Jonathan Jackson), The Post can confirm. This will be the first time the mother-son pair have reunited … Read more
Paging “General Hospital” fans. Kelly Monaco, who has played Sam McCall for 21 years on the soap opera, was confirmed not to be returning to the long-running series in August. The actress, 48, is now speaking out about her exit in a since-deleted response on Instagram. Kelly Monaco’s mom speaks out about her departure from “General Hospital.” “General … Read more
“General Hospital” and “Ryan’s Hope” star Ron Hale has died. He was 78. Hale, who lived in St. George, South Carolina, passed away on August 27, according to his obituary. A cause of death has yet to be confirmed. Ron Hale at “General Hospital” Fan Day in 2002. WireImage Hale was famous for his role … Read more
“General Hospital” actor Rick Hearst is sharing a glimpse into his second job when he’s not working in Hollywood. The 59-year-old actor, known for his character Ric Lansing in the popular soap opera, took to social media to reveal his double life. “I’ve been on break from ‘GH’ for a couple [of] weeks now,” he … Read more
Two men charged with murder in the killing of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor pleaded not guilty Thursday in a Los Angeles court. Robert Barceleau and Sergio Estrada, both 18, entered the pleas through attorneys to charges of murder, grand theft and attempted robbery. A third defendant, Frank Olano, 22, charged with being an accessory after … Read more
“General Hospital” viewers are losing their minds over Kelly Monaco’s exit from the soap opera after her 21-year reign as Sam McCall — so they are doing something about it. Fans have started a campaign to save Sam from being killed off, launching hashtags like #SaveKelly, #SaveSamMcCall and #IStandWithKelly while encouraging those enraged over the … Read more
A “General Hospital” shocker. Kelly Monaco’s role on the ABC daytime soap opera is coming to an end after 21 years, Soap Opera Network first reported on Monday. Variety and Deadline confirmed the news of Monaco’s departure. Kelly Monaco on “General Hospital.” ©Ã2003 ABC, INC. Monaco, 48, has played Sam McCall on “General Hospital” since 2003. … Read more
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police have arrested four suspects in the fatal shooting of former “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor. The four suspects who have been arrested range in age from 18 to 22 and hail from Huntington Park, Inglewood and cities in LA county. Three of the suspects were booked on arrest warrants … Read more
Multiple gang members are about to be arrested for the murder of “General Hospital” actor Johnny Wactor, according to reports Thursday. The Los Angeles Police Department served search warrants early Thursday targeting members of the “Florencia 13” in the actor’s May 25 death, TMZ reported. The actor was shot and killed by a group of … Read more
Family and friends of actor Johnny Wactor called for action Tuesday from the public and officials to help find and convict his killers. The former “General Hospital” actor was shot on May 25 when he interrupted thieves stealing the catalytic converter from his car in downtown Los Angeles, authorities said. No arrests have yet been made. Scarlett … Read more
“General Hospital” star Kirsten Storms shared an alarming photo after a freak accident. The 40-year-old actress shocked fans with the image that she posted on Instagram last week. Storms posed in the black-and-white selfie that showed her face covered in what appeared to be black powder. Kirsten Storms. kirstenstorms/Instagram In her caption, Storms shared the … Read more
Their marriage is no more. “General Hospital” star Cameron Mathison, 54, and his wife, Vanessa, 57, are splitting after 22 years of marriage. Mathison, who is also a Hallmark and Great American Family star, and his wife released a joint statement via Instagram on Wednesday. “After 22 years of marriage, we have made the difficult … Read more
Joan Benedict, the actress best known for her role on “General Hospital,” has died at the age of 96. She died on June 24 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angele due to complications from a stroke. Her family confirmed her passing on Monday to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter. Joan Benedict at the 2017 … Read more
Veteran soap actor Doug Sheehan has died at 75. Sheehan “passed away peacefully” June 29 at his home in Big Horn, Wyoming, “with his loving wife at his side,” according to an announcement from Kane Funeral Home. The cause of death was not announced. Sheehan was known for his roles on “General Hospital” and “Knots Landing,” … Read more
“General Hospital” has strongly condemned the racism that star Tabyana Ali is facing online. The ABC soap opera released a statement on Tuesday to support Ali, 22, who spoke out earlier this month against social media trolls who have attacked her for being black. “General Hospital does not tolerate hatred or bigotry of any kind,” the … Read more
“General Hospital” said goodbye to late star Johnny Wactor. More than two weeks after the 37-year-old actor was shot and killed by armed robbers in Los Angeles, the ABC soap opera series paid tribute to Wactor at the end of Tuesday’s episode. A title card in memory of Wactor — who played Brando Corbin from … Read more
Johnny Wactor has been cremated after his shooting death at age 37. According to TMZ, the late actor’s remains are with his mother, Scarlett, at her South Carolina home. Wactor was shot and killed on May 25, after encountering armed robbers who were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. He protected his female … Read more
The cast of “General Hospital” is still reeling over the loss of one of their own. After Johnny Wactor, 37, was shot and killed by a trio of masked car thieves in Los Angeles late last month, his co-star Carolyn Hennesy revealed that the show’s set has been “somber” since his death. “It was a … Read more
Actress Elizabeth MacRae, best known for her roles in “General Hospital” and “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,” has died. She was 88. MacRae died peacefully Monday at Highland House Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Fayetteville, North Carolina, according to local news outlet City View. “She had a wonderful life,” said her nephew, Jim MacRae. “She was bright and articulate. … Read more
Johnny Wactor’s former fiancée broke down in tears over the “General Hospital” actor’s death, slamming the gunmen who took his life and saying they “shot the wrong guy.” His distraught ex, Tessa Farrell, made a desperate appeal to the criminals, who have been at large since the shooting early Saturday morning in downtown Los Angeles. … Read more
The cast of “General Hospital” lost one of their own. Johnny Wactor was shot and killed in Los Angeles Saturday by a trio of armed robbers who were trying to steal a catalytic converter from his car. The actor, who was 37, shielded his female co-worker from the thieves when he was brutally gunned down. … Read more
Growing up watching the “love in the afternoon” triumvirate of ABC daytime soaps — “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” and “General Hospital” by my mother’s side in the ’80s — it was all about Cliff (Peter Bergman) and Nina (Taylor Miller) on “AMC,” Vicki (Erika Slezak) and Clint (Clint Ritchie) on “OLTL” and, of … Read more
Robyn Bernard, best known for her role in the hit soap opera “General Hospital,” has died. She was 64. Bernard’s body was found in an “open field behind a business” in San Jacinto, Calif. on Tuesday morning, according to a press release from the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The actress, who played Terry Brock in … Read more
“General Hospital” has lost another cast member. Avery Pohl — who played Esme Prince — has exited the long-running ABC soap opera after her character presumably died on the Jan. 31 episode. Her departure was confirmed to Soap Opera Digest on Thursday. “At the end of the day, my job is to help tell a … Read more
“General Hospital” star Tyler Christopher’s official cause of death was revealed Friday. According to documents obtained by TMZ from the San Diego Medical Examiner, his cause of death is listed as positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication. This essentially means the soap star suffocated to death because of the way he was positioned and … Read more
David Gail, star of the “General Hospital” spinoff “Port Charles” and “Beverly Hills, 90210,” died due to complications from sudden cardiac arrest, his rep told The Post. A spokesperson for the 58-year-old actor told The Post Monday that Gail was found unresponsive by emergency personnel who then performed CPR and defibrillation on him. Despite their … Read more
How can we miss him if he won’t go away? Steve Burton is checking back into “General Hospital” as Jason Morgan — three years after leaving the ABC soap over COVID vaccine mandates. The Big Burton Reveal came at the end of ABC’s special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars & Storytelling,” which aired Thursday, … Read more
His days are numbered. Popular soap opera star Steve Burton confirmed Wednesday that he will be leaving the long-running show “Days of Our Lives” nearly one year after returning to the melodrama. “Wow! Well, I just shot my final scenes here on ‘Days of Our Lives’ and I just want to say, thank you so much to … Read more
Follow the bouncing soap star. “General Hospital” has pulled the old switcheroo again, this time with Lindsay Hartley temporarily replacing Kelly Monaco as Sam McCall. It’s the third time in three weeks the ABC daytime soap has temporarily recast a role. It’s also the third time that Hartley has stepped in as Sam for Monaco, … Read more
Former “General Hospital” star Steve Burton and his estranged wife, Sheree Burton, have finally settled their divorce after 23 years of marriage. According to court records obtained by Us Weekly, the duo settled their divorce this month. Steve, 53, and Sheree, 45, are splitting legal and physical custody of the kids Makena, 19, Jack, 17, and … Read more
Do not adjust your sets. Veteran actress Nicole Paggi has replaced “General Hospital” star Kirsten Storms, who had to miss the show for undisclosed reasons for several days. Soap Opera Digest reported that Paggi would appear on the Dec. 27 episode, so it’s unclear how long Storms will be away from the ABC daytime warhorse, … Read more
New details have emerged about the death of Billy Miller, the star of “General Hospital” who died in September by suicide. According to the Travis County Medical Examiner’s coroner’s report, the actor, who was 43, was found dead in the bathtub of his Austin,Texas, home by paramedics, Radar reported. The “Young and the Restless” actor, … Read more
A friend of “General Hospital” star Tyler Christopher reportedly found the late actor dead at home after failing to hear from him. Sources within San Diego law enforcement told TMZ that officers responded to a 911 call from Christopher’s apartment around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday. The source said that a friend close to the late … Read more
“General Hospital” star Tyler Christopher’s death continues to be mourned by his loved ones — including ex-fianceé, Vanessa Marcil. The actress paid tribute to the fellow soap actor after he died Tuesday at 50. Marcil — who also appeared on “GH” over the years — shared multiple throwback photos of Christopher on her Instagram Stories. … Read more
Tyler Christopher, the actor best known for his Emmy-nominated role on “General Hospital” has died. He was 50. His “GH” co-star Maurice Benard confirmed his death Tuesday on Instagram. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” Benard wrote. “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his … Read more
Actor John J. York, best known for starring as Mac Scorpio on ABC’s “General Hospital,” revealed that he’s receiving treatment for two blood and bone marrow disorders. Taking to X, formerly known as Twitter, on Wednesday, the 64-year-old shared an update with fans a week after he announced that he’s “taking a brief hiatus” from … Read more
Beloved actress Jacklyn Zeman, known for her portrayal of Bobbie Spencer in the hit soap opera “General Hospital,” has died at 70 years old, according to the show’s executive producer. “Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to … Read more
On- and off-screen, loyalty is everything for “General Hospital” star Maurice Benard, 60. For three decades, he’s played mob boss Sonny Corinthos on the iconic ABC soap opera, but he initially feared it would be a short gig. “When I first started … I had my third manic episode,” Benard, who was diagnosed with bipolar … Read more
“General Hospital” actress Sonya Eddy has died at 55. The soap star passed away Monday night, according to her close pal, Oscar-winner Octavia Spencer. Spencer took to Instagram to share the sad news, penning a heartfelt tribute beneath a photo of Eddy, which read: “The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of ‘General Hospital’ … Read more