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Daniel Goddard Exits General Hospital as Professor Henry Dalton

By Michael Fairman

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As many predicted, Professor Dalton is no longer after today’s November 19 episode of General Hospital, thus ending the run of Daniel Goddard in the role.

In the storyline, after Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) had a confrontation with a drunken Dalton along with Sidwell (Carlo Rota) at Wyndemere, Sidwell took out a gun and shot the guy.

And to confirm it was the end of the line for the nefarious professor, the ABC soap opera delivered a statement to Soap Opera Digest, which read, “We can confirm that Daniel Goddard has exited General Hospital as Professor Henry Dalton.”

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General Hospital executive Producer Frank Valentini added, ‘I really enjoyed working with Daniel. It was a short-term role from the start and we appreciate what a good job Daniel did with it. We wish him all the best in the future.’”

Earlier this week, Dalton goaded Laura Collins (Genie Francis) on election day where she threatened the guy for lying about the extent of the break in to his lab at the university. So much so, it sent her grandson Rocco (Finn Carr)  to juvenile detention on trumped up charges which fueled Laura’s rage against him. All of that was captured on cell phone videos by the citizens of Port Charles. All signs point to Laura finding Dalton’s dead boy!

Daniel Goddard, formerly played Y&R’s Cane Ashby from 2007-2019. He has played GH’s Henry Dalton since April of this year. As he ends his on-screen run, sadly, Goddard took to his Instagram on Tuesday to share the news on his father’s passing and that he was heading back to Australia for the funeral.

He expressed, “I fly back to Australia tonight for my dad’s funeral… Thank you for your condolences and compassion since the news of his passing. I’m so grateful for your love and support. You have no idea how much it means to means to me.”

In addition, in his message, he took some time for some humor. First, thanking fans for enjoying Professor Henry Dalton on General Hospital, and second joked about what’s up with Laura slapping Dalton? And, that he loves Genie Francis all the way back to her time playing his on-screen mum, Genevieve Atkinson on The Young and the Restless.

So, what do you think of Daniel Goddard’s exit on GH? Did you see it coming a mile away? Share your thoughts via the comment section and send condolences to him on the passing of his beloved dad, via the comment section below.<

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Welcome to Hell, Nutty professor!

My three headed Hellhound, Cerberus will visit you shortly. He’s not very happy about you torturing animals in your lab when you were up on Earth.

Do you ever drop the schtick to show empathy?

Could both Daniels be out?

With Laura’s election win (I guess the residents don’t care about her mob ties or that she disappears for a few months every summer ), Daniel Cosgrove’s days as Ezra Boyle are numbered. The writers must’ve had fun giving him that name – perfect for a sleezeball.

Dalton is worth more dead than alive. They really didn’t give Goddard much to work with until his final week.

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He should have never been there if you were going to bring Cane back to Y&R it should have been him!

I agree

I am in total agreement with you. The guy playing Cane on Y&R just isn’t right for that particular role.

That’s not what the uptick in the ratings say!!

Surprised Frank Valentini and company were able to keep a short-term role actually… short-term. My condolences to him and his family on the passing of his father.

My heartfelt condolences and prayers, my best to him.

Condolences to you and your family.

I’m so confused.

Sorry for your loss and i am praying for safe travels and for you family. I want u back at Y&R. I love you with Lilly and I feel you were great together.

I’m so very sorry for ur loss.i love Billy Flynn but I wish u could’ve come back as kane Ashby

I completely 100% agree.

When can we get rid of Drew?

My hungry dragons have been asking the same question since they thought they were going to be fed on Labor Day.

Honestly, I did not see that coming.I was shocked. Going to miss him.He was a good character

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”

Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.

Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.

Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.

Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.

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

MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.

Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.

Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).

In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.

Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.

Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.

Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.

So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.

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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80

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Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.

The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.

As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.

PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL

Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)

According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”

Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.

Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.

In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.

Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.

Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.

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