Michael Cole, ‘The Mod Squad’ and ‘General Hospital’ star, dead at 84: He lived ‘a full and vibrant life’

Michael Cole, ‘The Mod Squad’ and ‘General Hospital’ star, dead at 84: He lived ‘a full and vibrant life’

Michael Cole — best known for his role as Pete Cochran in “The Mod Squad” and Harlan Barrett in “General Hospital” — has died at 84. Cole passed away peacefully “surrounded by his loved ones after living a full and vibrant life,” his rep confirmed in a press release on Tuesday, Dec. 10. They did not reveal his … Read more

‘General Hospital’ star Chad Duell quits the show after 14 years: ‘Wasn’t an easy decision’

‘General Hospital’ star Chad Duell quits the show after 14 years: ‘Wasn’t an easy decision’

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

Trump names his picks for FDA, CDC and surgeon general 

Trump names his picks for FDA, CDC and surgeon general 

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday announced his choices to lead the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as well as his pick for the surgeon general post.  Trump, 78, nominated Dr. Marty Makary – a professor at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine – to serve as FDA commissioner; … Read more

How ‘General Hospital’ said goodbye to Kelly Monaco in final episode after shock exit

How ‘General Hospital’ said goodbye to Kelly Monaco in final episode after shock exit

“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 shares a final photo from ‘General Hospital’ set after shocking exit: ‘Still doesn’t make any sense’

Kelly Monaco shares a final photo from ‘General Hospital’ set after shocking exit: ‘Still doesn’t make any sense’

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’ stars Genie Francis and Jonathan Jackson to reunite after 9 years

‘General Hospital’ stars Genie Francis and Jonathan Jackson to reunite after 9 years

“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

Kelly Monaco blasts ‘General Hospital’ exit after 21 years as ‘retaliation’

Kelly Monaco blasts ‘General Hospital’ exit after 21 years as ‘retaliation’

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

Ron Hale, ‘General Hospital’ star, dead at 78

Ron Hale, ‘General Hospital’ star, dead at 78

“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’ star shares unusual second job he takes on when he’s not acting

‘General Hospital’ star shares unusual second job he takes on when he’s not acting

“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

2 men plead not guilty to killing former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

2 men plead not guilty to killing former ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor

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

Surgeon general issues public health advisory to parents, calls for more goverment support

Surgeon general issues public health advisory to parents, calls for more goverment support

The U.S. surgeon general on Wednesday issued a public health advisory about the impact of modern stresses on parents’ mental health, calling on government, businesses and community organizations to increase resources to provide them more support. The advisory issued by Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, who has used the format previously to address the risks from gun … Read more

‘General Hospital’ fans are campaigning to save Kelly Monaco’s character Sam from being killed off

‘General Hospital’ fans are campaigning to save Kelly Monaco’s character Sam from being killed off

“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

‘Blindsided’ Kelly Monaco is leaving ‘General Hospital’ after 21 years on the soap opera

‘Blindsided’ Kelly Monaco is leaving ‘General Hospital’ after 21 years on the soap opera

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

4 arrested in ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor’s shooting death over his car’s catalytic converter

4 arrested in ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor’s shooting death over his car’s catalytic converter

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

LAPD close to making multiple arrests in murder of ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor: report

LAPD close to making multiple arrests in murder of ‘General Hospital’ star Johnny Wactor: report

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 ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers

Family and friends of ‘General Hospital’ actor Johnny Wactor urge more action to find his killers

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 shocks fans with alarming photo from freak accident

‘General Hospital’ star Kirsten Storms shocks fans with alarming photo from freak accident

“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

‘General Hospital’ star Cameron Mathison and wife Vanessa divorcing after ‘rocky times’

‘General Hospital’ star Cameron Mathison and wife Vanessa divorcing after ‘rocky times’

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

Travis and Jason Kelce release new cereal with General Mills combining 3 childhood favorites

Travis and Jason Kelce release new cereal with General Mills combining 3 childhood favorites

They’re taking cereal to “New Heights.” Football stars and brothers Travis and Jason Kelce will be taking on new roles off the field this fall — in the cereal business. The Superbowl Champions can add cereal co-creators of General Mills’ Kelce Mix Cereal to their resumes. Jason and Travis Kelce can now add cereal co-creators … Read more

‘General Hospital’ actress Joan Benedict dead at 96

‘General Hospital’ actress Joan Benedict dead at 96

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