Helen Gallagher, who won two Tony Awards on Broadway, has died. She was 98. Gallager passed away Sunday at a hospital in Manhattan. Her death was confirmed by Edith Meeks, the executive and artistic director at New York’s Herbert Berghof Studio, where Gallagher taught classes. A portrait of Helen Gallagher from 1957. Bettmann Archive Playbill … 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
Melissa Ordway’s future on “The Young and the Restless” is seemingly in jeopardy. The actress, 41, claimed on her Instagram Stories Wednesday that the soap opera “decided to take me off contract.” Ordway has played Abby Newman on the long-running show since 2013. Melissa Ordway as Abby Rayburn in “The Young and the Restless.” CBS … 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
Deidre Hall is honoring her late “Days of Our Lives” co-star Drake Hogestyn, who died from pancreatic cancer at age 70. Hall, 76, remembered her friend and colleague in an emotional statement to Access Hollywood on Wednesday, four days after Hogestyn’s death. “For nearly 4 decades, Marlena Evans and I have loved the same man,” Hall … 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
Drake Hogestyn concluded his time as John Black on the long-running soap opera “Days of Our Lives” in a touching way. A rep for the show confirmed to People on Tuesday that Hogestyn, who tragically died from pancreatic cancer at age 70 on Saturday, starred in his final episode of “Days of Our Lives” on September 9. In the … Read more
Longtime “Days of our Lives” star Drake Hogestyn died following a battle with pancreatic cancer on Saturday — just one day before his 71st birthday. Hogestyn, who played John Black on the hit soap opera for nearly 40 years, “passed away peacefully” surrounded by loved ones, the show’s official Instagram announced. “It’s with heavy hearts … Read more
The third time’s the charm. Princess Theodora of Greece finally married American lawyer Matthew Kumar in a lavish Athens wedding after the couple was forced to postpone the ceremony twice. The couple held their long-awaited nuptials at the historic Metropolitan Cathedral in the Greek capital on Saturday, the same church where Theodora’s parents were married … 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
Jessica Serfaty made a scary discovery in her Range Rover. Law enforcement sources told TMZ Monday that the soap opera star — who plays Sloan Petersen-Brady on “Days Of Our Lives” — was in Malibu when her phone notified her there was an Apple AirTag inside her SUV. The insiders told the outlet that Serfaty, … Read more
Esta TerBlanche from “All My Children” has died. She was 51. The South African actress “died unexpectedly” on Thursday at her home in North Hollywood, her goddaughter, Barbie Ashley, told TMZ Sunday. Medical personnel think TerBlanche was dead for about a day before was found, TMZ reported. Esta TerBlanche. ©ABC/Courtesy Everett Collection Her rep, Lisa … 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
Renauld White, a trailblazing model and actor best known for his role in the soap opera “Guiding Light,” has died. He was 80. His friend and fashion designer Jeffrey Banks confirmed to Women’s Wear Daily that White died Wednesday, June 26, in hospice care at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. The cause of death is … 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