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