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Chad Duell Reveals Health Scare That Kept Him Away From Taping Episodes of General Hospital

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When Robert Adamson recently replaced Chad Duell again as GH’s Michael Corinthos shortly after he had subbed for him previously; fans began to wonder if the actor had contracted Covid-19 again.

However, in the latest episode of Maurice Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos, GH) State of Mind series, Chad revealed it was a health scare involving his heart that kept him away from taping episodes.

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Duell explained to Benard, that he thought he had COVID, but was testing negative: “I had the symptoms of it: the fever, the cough, a weird headache, and I have had COVID a number of times before. On the fourth day, all of a sudden, my chest started hurting unbelievably bad. I felt like I was having a heart attack. Holy crap. It was so painful, I thought if I have COVID, it probably went to my chest. I should go to the hospital.”

When Chad went to the hospital they ran blood tests for his troponin levels to determine whether he had a heart attack, and later performed an angiogram.

According to Chad, the doctors told him that he had, “acute myocarditis, which is inflammation of the heart muscles” that can occur after exposure to a virus. Duell added, “Like Covid and after 3 months after you have had it, sometimes people can get this inflammation of the heart. It’s a long term Covid affect and some people get in their brains.”

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Chad went on to day to share with Benard that the condition, “Goes away on its own. I took medication, but I thought I was dying.  I can’t tell you the pain I felt. I was taking morphine and it wasn’t doing anything.  So I was scared, man.”  He added, “When you think you might die, you start to reevaluate some things … see what’s important.”  As of now, Duell shares, though he has to take it easy, he is feeling better.

In addition, during his State of Mind appearance, Chad reflects on being single for the first time in several years since his break-up with Y&R’s Courtney Hope (Sally).  He shares he has been getting to understand and know himself better though his time without being in a relationship.

Watch Chad and Maurice on ;State of Mind; below. Then let us know, were you surprised to hear of Chad’s health scare with his heart? Comment below.

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I’m glad they caught the problem and hope he continues in good health. But I will say I really enjoyed Robert Adamson’s Michael. He’s a good and subtle actor, ridiculously handsome, and likable. Considering how odious Michael has become, that’s no small feat.

Souphound
I too enjoyed Robt.Anderson but he just didn’t have that insufferable arrogance that Chad has perfected so well. Sometimes I wonder if I’ll ever like him again.

I’m glad he’s OK but man if you listen to the video, he’s not the sharpest knife in the drawer. If you’re feeling that poorly, GO TO THE DOCTOR.

I suspected he was dealing w/something beyond COVID. Hope he fully recovers & can return to a normal routine.

I’m glad Chad is okay, but state of mind has become unwatchable.

The problem is Maurice; he interrupts all the time and he spends half the time mocking GH.

I agree.

It’s so disrespectful to the viewer. He’s not really into the show now, but that makes us look like fools for investing time in it and can discourage younger actors from wanting to be a part of the show. He could say, instead, “the genre has been great to me; I’ve loved it. Soon I’ll be passing the baton and I know you guys will do it justice…” (lol; well, that’s what I’d say. I’d give the genre and the fans the respect instead of belittling it just because this part of his career is taking a new direction. Don’t disrespect the show or the fans. One REALLY has to suspend disbelief to get into Sonny knowing Maurice is just doing it for the paycheck at this point or to make sure he has enough of an audience for his State of Mind show to be lucrative…

Honestly, this is how I felt about Steve Burton, regarding his attitude about the show. I know he was grateful to have the job but one I heard him say on his podcast that he doesn’t watch “that shit.” I guess its known that he doesn’t watch the show but I felt like crap for investing anytime on it.

Wow! Did he say that? I tried to google it but didn’t find anything. He always seems very savvy about not criticizing GH or ABC. He’s smart that way; not burning any bridges….

But, yes, that’s my point. If an actor on a show doesn’t have enthusiasm for it, or mocks it, then you feel like a sap for watching it! lol…It takes an extra effort to suspend disbelief and just get into the character…blocking the actor and his words.

Yes he does

The only “young person” who’s new on the show that Maurice is working with is the actor playing Dex. The actor playing Rory is new, too, but they don’t have scenes together. So, sounds like he’s ranting about Evan Hofer (Dex). Either way, I think it’s tacky to talk about on his show.

Maurice talks too much; he always brings the conversation to himself and barely lets the person he’s interviewing finish their thought.

Yes..agree! Poor Maurice…hes not knowing when to quit! Hes never really been a favorite actor…one dimentional. And….really tacky to disrespect a show that gave him a million chances over the years and a very good living

Yep; he’s able to sell his autobiography to a built-in audience, one who also follows his State Of Mind show, because of the fans being on GH has brought him. It also allowed him a steady, high income, and a company that allowed him to incorporate his mental health experience into the show…

I agree Maurice should not be mocking GH. He is not a good actor. He cannot get through a scene without fumbling, stumbling and stuttering over his lines. Who else would employ an actor that does this!

Rebecca1
Maurice is a little full of himself as well as when he’s playing Sonny. He just plays a guy giving everyone his advice whether they want or ask for it. El Patron’,can’t find right punctuation for this. Anyway, I think you get what I mean.

Hi Violet; LOL; I guess art imitates life with Sonny/Maurice.

If you want to see Maurice’s range as an actor try finding Lucy & Desi: Before the Laughter tv move 1991. Brings new meaning to CRINGE.

Hey Rebecca! My feeling is he is talking about the hugely talented Nicholas Chavez (Spencer) who is the breakout star of GH. Spencer and Sonny have had scenes together.

Hi Harry! Long time… You could be right! I didn’t think of Nicholas Chavez. Seems though, that Maurice is very friendly with Marcus Coloma who plays Nikolas, and in turn Marcus is very friendly with Nicholas Chavez…so he doesn’t have a problem with him. Rumor has it that Maurice is very particular about his scene partners and feels a need to tell them how to play their roles…and he’s used to being looked up to….

On another note, I know that Chavez is getting heaps of praise and I’m probably in the minority, but I’m not as thrilled. While he’s obviously very good-looking, and is a good actor, I just think he’s way over-the-top in many scenes, and he shouts too much. I really think he’d be way better if he toned it down. He can be poignant without raging all the time.

LOL; Wes (Peter) used to get criticized for being too Shakespearean. I think Nicholas is, as well. I can see the two of them on stage enacting Macbeth. lol

Poor Chad I hope he is feeling better! That is so scary.

I wonder who on the show “newer younger persons” that Maurice is referring. Apparently someone is not showing the regular elders respect..
Actually that has nothing to do with a show it’s that way in real life now. Many of the younger generation thinks they are due the privileges … entitled? Not!

Not all but many in this younger generation has no respect for older adults.

Scary. Glad he’s ok now.

That’s terrible so sorry you had to deal not to mention your brake up I don’t like Sally and you can do better next time . Make a deal with yourself that you don’t get with someone who can live with out you and find someone who love you forever and can work out thing instead of leaving . Know yourself better don’t make a promise you can t keep . Trust me kids can’t deal with this either . Be true to yourself before your can be true to another person. Life can flip on a dime . Always be ready to leave this world as a truly truthful person and be proud of ever you do . Everything you do will effect you and your loved ones don’t hurt people and don’t let them hurt yourself . Forgive and then forget . Move on in a healthy way .

Sharyl
Are you the resident marriage counselor? I bet Chad has been waiting and hoping that a fan would come along with all this much needed advice. First of all you don’t know Chad nor Courtney whom you claim to dislike. Iam not crazy about “Sally” either but she and Courtney Hope are two different people who are probably not alike at all. Chad seems to be doing better so cool your jets,lady.

Sharyl…a “brake” is on your car and to break up is hopefully what you are trying to say. And, I don’t think you can fit another cliche in you response.

jab?

Maurice has become too arrogant to watch anymore. I quit watching his YouTube series. Have respect for the show that made you as popular as you are. Maybe ABC Disney and GH should do some serious contemplation when his contract next comes up for renewal.

One can only imagine what he truly stews and festers over… scared to death ? Take some acting lesson, you clearly have no way with women, no acting skill. Can’t go out without catching covid, ” I have had covid a numbers of times. Jeepers. You’re way too old to be hiding behind, hot mess’ sonny and Carly. OH well, your show stinks with or without you.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!

In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?

Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS

The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!

Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?

Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.

MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

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With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).

On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..

In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”

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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!

FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD

As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and  and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”

Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.

So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

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In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.

The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.

Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL

Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.

The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.

In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”

So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.

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