General Hospital
(INTERVIEW) Evan Hofer Opens Up On Dex’s Deathbed Scenes, His Final Moments at GH and Co-Stars: Eden McCoy, Finola Hughes and Maurice Benard
General Hospital saw yet another exit in recent weeks, when in a “storyline-dictated” move, Evan Hofer was killed-off as Dex Heller, marking the end of his three-year run with the ABC daytime drama series.
While what really happened to Dex (although it’s looking eerily reminiscent of how Sam McCall died) has not been revealed, all signs point to foul play by Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober), who wanted to silence Officer Heller for being able to pinpoint him at the hospital on Halloween; the same night Sam died.
While Hofer knew for sometime he was departing General Hospital, ahead of his on-screen alter-ego’s demise, nonetheless, it still came with some emotional moments for the young actor, especially when it was time for him to say goodbye to the show, cast and crew, many of whom have become lifelong personal friends. During a livestream interview this week on You Tube’s Michael Fairman Channel, Evan spoke on some of the hardest parts on leaving the ABC soap and taping his final moments while looking forward to what’s next in his career.
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Many actors face that moment when their character has died, and they are still laying in a hospital bed, while others act around them in grief. When Eden McCoy (Josslyn), who played Dex’s girlfriend, learned he had died, she had a tearjerker of a monologue to perform while Evan had to lay still. He shared on that moment, “I will say that was really hard to not react too, if that makes sense. It was really hard to hear all of what Joss was saying and not feel something about it. During rehearsal, I think I might’ve cried. I was like, ‘That’s so sad.’ Eden was amazing, as always. When she was doing that monologue, and it’s a long monologue, I was laying there, and at some point I definitely gulped for air, and they yelled, “Cut!” My friends on the crew are laughing and I was like, “They can probably cut around it. Right?”‘
Hofer also recalled the moments when he found out that Dex would no longer be working for Sonny as his henchman, and how that affected him, personally. “I loved working with Mo so much … that was heartbreaking. I remember I called my mom crying one night because Dex and Josslyn broke up even though it was for like two weeks, and then Dex and Sonny broke up all at the same time!”
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However, when Dex wound up on the PCPD police force and began working more closely with Finola Hughes (Anna), Hofer shared that was also one of the greatest gifts during his time on GH. “Getting to work with Finola was an incredible opportunity,” expressed Evan. “I was like, ‘I don’t get to work with Mo as much and that sucks, but I get to work with Finola now. So, that’s not a bad pickup for your boy.”
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Evan’s final scenes were shot out of order than how they aired. Dex had already died in the hospital, and then Evan had to go back and tape the moment Dex actually gets stabbed, which completed his time with the show. He recalled, “I was tempted to do the Irish goodbye, fade off into the sunset, into the abyss. But, it was really hard. We finished that last scene and everybody came out and they started lining up to give me hugs. My whole goal for that last day was to just make sure I got to express my love for everyone and to soak up all that love from everyone. I’d already packed up my dressing room on purpose. (That way I was able) to say my goodbyes … Priscilla, my makeup artist was my very first friend at GH. Saying goodbye to all the wonderful people there, was definitely, definitely the hardest part.”
You can check out the full live conversation with Evan below.
Now let us know, what did you think about the sentiments shared by Evan on his co-stars, and emotional final days on GH? Do you hope the soap might bring him back as Dex’s twin or another character completely, some time down the road (which had been discussed by fans on the livestream)? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
What a sweetheart!!
Good luck in all you do, Evan.
That last scene on yesterday’s GH with Joss at Rice Plaza had me in tears.
You are missed!!!
Sad and disappointed, It was nice hearing how lucky he felt to work with Finola Hughes, she’s one of my fave people on GH. sad to see him go and sooooooo dissappointed with GH this year, which for me has been its worst year in my 30years of watching the show. As a fan its hard to say GH was the worst soap of 2024 especially since I don’t watch the other 3 to compare and make a fair assessment, still for a show to be bad the whole year is something else an that’s what GH has been this year. The writers need to be fired, Elisabeth Korte who the actors praise as knowing the show history and being there for so long is surprising considering this year the show killed off and let go of so many people and gave us pairing we don’t like (willow and drew), kissing cousins, killer sonny, (the shows real serial killer,) surprise offsprings (Sasha “scorpio”) and underwhelming returns, with Lucky and Lulu, and how the show has Jason saving everyone, and Anna one of my fave characters now needs his help for everything, I mean really?
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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