“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
“Days of Our Lives” star Suzanne Rogers is in remission from cancer. “I’m feeling so much better. I mean, my summer was rough. I had cancer removed, radiation, that was tough. But I didn’t lose my hair. I guess I got it early,” Rogers, 82, told People in a story published Monday. She continued, “I … 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
Tracey Bregman is soap opera royalty, but there are some people who haven’t been too fond of some of her storylines. Bregman recently claimed that her most famous character, Lauren Fenmore in “The Young and the Restless,” was originally so poorly received that she received death threats. She went as far as saying “people tried … 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
Eileen Fulton, the beloved soap opera star best known for “As the World Turns,” has passed away. She was 91. Fulton died on Monday, July 14, in her hometown of Asheville, N.C., following “a period of declining health,” according to an obituary from Groce Funeral Home. Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville on September 13, 1933, … 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
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
Jack Betts has passed away at 96 years old. The actor starred on the soap opera “One Life to Live” from 1979 to 1985, appearing in 20 episodes as Llanview Hospital’s Dr. Ivan Kipling. Betts’ nephew, Dean Sullivan, told The Hollywood Reporter that the star died in his sleep at his house in Los Osos, California, on … 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
When life imitates art. While Drake Hogestyn was dying of pancreatic cancer last year, the “Days of Our Lives” cast and crew filmed his character John Black’s funeral as they prepared to say goodbye to the actor himself. Hogestyn’s family, according to Variety, agreed to executive producer Ken Corday’s plan for the actor’s on-screen send-off. … Read more
Like sands through the hourglass. “Days of Our Lives” officially killed off Drake Hogestyn’s character, John Black, on Monday. The emotional episode came eight months after Hogestyn passed away from pancreatic cancer at the age of 70 on September 28, 2024, and it saw Black flatline in a hospital with his wife, Dr. Marlena Evans … 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
Wings Hauser has died at 78. The actor was best known for playing Greg Foster on the soap opera “The Young and the Restless” in 1977 and again in 2010. He was also the father of “Yellowstone” star Cole Hauser, 49. His wife, Cali Lili Hauser, confirmed his passing to Variety, revealing he died on March … Read more
Veteran soap actor Mark Dobies has died at age 65. The “Guiding Light” and “One Life to Live” star passed away on March 11, according to his New Jersey obituary. A cause of death has not been revealed. “A loving father, accomplished athlete, and talented actor, Mark lived a life full of passion, perseverance, and … 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
Actor Geoffrey Deuel, known for his work on “The Young and the Restless” and in John Wayne’s western “Chisum,” has died at the age of 81. Deuel passed away on Sunday in hospice care in Largo, Florida, following a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to his wife Jacqueline Deuel, who spoke with The Hollywood … 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