Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard, the actor known for his role in 'General Hospital', opened up about his battle with bipolar disorder and revealed that he contemplated suicide during the pandemic. He shared that the lockdown and the halt in his work and book tour took a toll on his mental health. Benard started a podcast and engaged in Zoom interviews to cope with his struggles. Despite his dark thoughts, he fought to survive, using various methods to keep himself going.

Stephen A. Smith's journey to General Hospital began with his sisters introducing him to the show during his childhood. His longtime fandom led to an opportunity to join the cast, facilitated by Maurice Benard, a lead star of the show. Since 2016, Smith has been a recurring cast member, making over 40 appearances as Brick, a surveillance expert.

Tyler Christopher, known for his role in General Hospital, has passed away at the age of 50 due to cardiac arrest. The news was announced by his former co-star, Maurice Benard, on Instagram. Christopher was praised for his talent and his dedication to bringing joy to his fans. He was also an advocate for mental health and substance use treatment. Christopher had a long career in General Hospital, leaving and returning to the show multiple times. He also appeared in The Lying Game.

Adam J. Harrington concluded his role as John Cates on General Hospital, with the character being shot by Sonny Corinthos. The episode aired on Aug. 30. Harrington expressed gratitude towards the show's creators, cast, and fans via Twitter, noting the impact and support he received during his time on the show.

According to a portal, it was reported on January 5 that there will be a delay in the restart of production on at least three Los Angeles-based television series including 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Station 19' and 'The Rookie', because of the Omicron variant COVID surge.

Tyler Christopher, best known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the soap opera "General Hospital," has passed away at the age of 47. His co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram, praising Christopher's talent and advocacy for mental health and substance use treatment. Christopher had also appeared on other shows such as "Days of Our Lives" and "The Lying Game," and had a successful career in TV disaster movies. He is survived by his two children.

Eva LaRue has concluded her stint on General Hospital as Natalia Ramirez, a role initially intended to be brief but extended due to storyline developments. LaRue, known for her time on All My Children, enjoyed reuniting with former colleagues and praised the experience, despite her character's unsuccessful romantic subplot with Sonny Corinthos.

The Bold and the Beautiful stars Thorsten Kaye and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood won lead acting honors at the Daytime Emmy Awards. General Hospital dominated the night with six trophies, including outstanding drama series. Other winners include Robert Gossett, Eden McCoy, Alley Mills, Susan Lucci, and Kelly Clarkson. The awards show, celebrating its 50th anniversary, was the first major awards show to return since the end of the writers' and actors' strikes. The ceremony took place at the Westin Bonaventure hotel in Los Angeles.