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Evan Hofer Opens Up on His Final Days as GH’s Dex, “Saying Goodbye to Everyone, I Knew, Was Going to Rip My Heart Out”

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General Hospital fans were in for a shock when on yesterday’s Friday, December 13th episode of the ABC daytime drama series, PDPD officer, Dex Heller (Evan Hofer) went into cardiac arrest and died. Dex suffered what appeared to be the same fate as Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) and from the looks of it, all signs point to the culprit being Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober).

The moment ended an almost three-year run of popular actor, Evan Hofer, in the role which saw the character go from working for mob boss Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) to entering the police academy program, and remaining the love interest of Josslyn Jacks (Eden McCoy).

In a video interview with TV Insider on his departure from GH, Hofer shared some of the things he is most proud of, and some of the things he will take with him from his soap experience and what he will miss the most. The young actor also described the emotional moment of his exit was when the cast and crew found out that he was leaving the show.

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Evan explained, “I didn’t tell anybody, so a lot of the crew found out on my second to last day, ’cause we filmed my death my second to last day. People were coming up to me, like, ‘What’s going on?’ and I was like, ‘Don’t worry about it; we’ll talk on Monday.’ I kind of wanted to kick the can down the road. I love everyone there so much and so saying goodbye to everyone, I knew, was going to rip my heart out.”

On his last day, Evan’s mom was there, and he recalled that it, “Was so wonderful. The crew threw me a party, a going away thing. My mom brought cookies for everybody. It was super beautiful and just great to be able to express that love for everyone there for making that a home for me for the past three years.”

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Hofer also said he would be open to another soap role pending the circumstances, if one of the four other soaps (B&B, Beyond the Gates, DAYS, Y&R) came knocking. He confirmed his interested by sharing, “If the right role and the right story came along, absolutely.”

So, where would you like to see Evan Hofer show up next? Could you see him another one of your favorite soaps? Share your thoughts on his departure from General Hospital via the comment section below.

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He is not only very talented, he has a lot of class. I feel we will definitely see him again somewhere soon

He could go the Hallmark movie route, though I would like him on Y and R to stir up the youth generation – maybe a slightly older guy for Faith (Reylynn is 21 years old), or the MIA Mattie (Lily’s daughter) in California. Evan is 27 years old.

Summer needs a new love though her portrayer Allison is 34 years old. Even Camryn/Mariah is also actually 34 years old.

There is a huge age/generational gap missing on Y and R – the twenty something young adults. And again, it is called the YOUNG and the Restless. Not the Corporate and Greedy.

I call them, The Old and Still Hoping.

I like that:)

Hoping that Y&R wakes up, and gets romantically driven again, thus the twenty somethings. My son is 19 and his GF is adorable, and their love is super sweet. I fell in love with Guiding Light when Beth and Philip and Mindy and Rick all went to NYC. I get that many of the viewers of soaps are of the older generation, and “still hoping”, but there needs to be a youthful energy to instigate that hope, and love, and joy. Unfortunately I am not finding any of the current soaps to be providing hope and love and joy. They used to be an escape but now they all are just not fun at all.

PCPD*

I want Dex to have a twin brother show up in Port Charles on GH and he stays on the show. OR…Y&R.

Dex never talks about his family, like something is not quite right there ? It really would be So-ooo very cool if a twin could come to GH looking for Dex and it would make a wonderful story line for them to go with and build on. Just saying!!! ❤️

GH is the only soap I watch, but I’m sure he’ll land somewhere else soon.

Glad they are replacing Dex for Lucky for his
Port Charles detective or cop.

Sorry you feel like that. Loser Lucky can’t compare to Dex

So disgusted that killed yet another major character . What is going on?????

Dex was definitely not a “major” character.

I loved his character and his relationship and love for Jos, what is the reason for him leaving , have not read a why he left show??

He appears to be a genuinely nice person and has shown true class with this exit. Wish him all the best!

GH screwed up once again. So many others could have been let go instead of him. Now I hear Ava is leaving also.

She’s not.

Mike, GH is not shocking anyone, they are annoying the F*ck out of us with their out of control writers, this show is not being writen by anyone who cares for the show, no writer would let go of so many people and not care that the audience is hating the content they are putting out. Send Drew packing and stop killing off characters. what a horrible year for GH.

Too many deaths or disappear characters lately. Finn, Sam, Dec etc

I watch a lot of “Cop” shows, wouldn’t mind seeing him on Chicago P.D or S.W.A.T., now Blue Bloods, the best has been cancelled, hope to see a good new show.

Blue Bloods series finale aired this past Friday. CBS did not renew it.

How about this is all a nightmare and he comes back to GH?

Frank v made a horrible mistake in letting evan hofer leave GH. He was so worthwhile and do many stories about him will remain a mystery
Frank is.lrtting real talent ho and bringing back has been. So sad. I will stop watching GH after 60 years. Tired of seeing it go downhill. As far as Evan goes wherever he lands, I will watch him.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason and Britt Reach an Impasse; Is This the End of Their Relationship?

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On the Friday, September 11 episode of General Hospital, Jason (Steve Burton) and Britt’s (Kelly Thiebaud) relationship becomes strained to potentially the point of no return.

Things take a turn when an unglued Britt having been traumatized by almost being killed by Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) asks Jason to back her up with the PCPD when she reports Anna for attempted murder.

However, Jason told Britt, he can’t. Jason shares that he does not believe Anna would have gone through with shooting her. Therefore, Britt was not in any real imminent danger. Britt is flabbergasted and hurt that Jason is refusing to tell the police what he actually witnessed for himself on Mount Emerson.

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BRITT WANTS BACK UP FROM JASON

Jason counters that he can’t believe that Britt would want Anna punished. or sent to prison, or a mental facility after the trauma she endured while being locked up and mentally tortured while at Wyndemere.

He asks Britt, “How could you even say that you want her locked up or prosecuted for what she did when you knew she was being held prisoner and you did nothing to save her?” Britt is stunned by Jason’s response.

Coming up, official General Hospital spoilers share that on the upcoming Monday, September 14 episode, Jason confides in Carly (Laura Wright), while Britt is stung. In the video preview that aired at the end of the Friday, September 11 episode for this coming Monday, Britt says to Jason, “You don’t believe me. Do you?”

General Hospital head scribes, Chris Van Etten and Elizabeth Korte previously teased in their fall preview of the soap, “Britt and Jason have come a long way and fought a lot of enemies to be together. But the most stubborn obstacle to their happiness isn’t without, it’s within. Decisions Britt made to stay alive while under Cullum’s thumb will come back to haunt her and may prove too difficult for this unlikely couple to survive.”

So, what do you think will happen? Will Jason and Britt break-up over Britt’s lies and Jason’s unwillingness to report Anna’s crime against her? Do you want Jason and Britt to go their separate ways? If they do, will Britt become romantically involved with Dr. Tristan Roberts (Dean Geyer) ? If so, who do you pair Jason with? Anyone? Weigh-in via the comment section.

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Kearran Giovanni Debuts on ‘General Hospital’ as Anna Devane’s New Therapist

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If Anna Devane’s (Finola Hughes) new therapist on General Hospital looks familiar to you, it’s because actress Kearran Giovanni, who plays Dr. Nichols, previously played a doctor on One Life to Live!.

Viewers tuning-in to the Thursday, September 10 episode of GH got their first look at Dr. Nichols who has been brought in to help Anna recover from her PTSD and trauma following the reveal that she has been suffering from a break in reality since before being put in mental health facility in France, after being gaslighted by Cullum and company earlier in the year.

One Life to Live fans will recall that Kearran Giovanni played Dr. Vivian Wright in 2009, and it was then she first worked with current General Hospital EP, Frank Valentini, who at the time was at the helm in Llanview.

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WHERE ELSE HAVE YOU SEEN KEARRAN GIOVANNI?

Giovanni appeared on OLTL in the recurring role through 2012 and in the final ABC episode of the beloved series was the the ob/gyn who delivered Destiny Evans (Shenell Edmonds) and Matthew Buchanan’s (Eddie Alderson) baby into the world, whom they named Drew Buchanan II after Bo Buchanan’s (Robert S, Woods) late son. In addition, Vivian has been dating Shaun Evans (Sean Ringgold).

In addition to One Life to Love, Giovanni has very impressive credits having appeared in numerous TV series and motion pictures including starring in the TNT drama Major Crimes from 2012-18, ABC’s Designated Survivor 2017-19, the CW’s Black Lightning from 2019-20. Most recently, Giovanni appeared on the Fox series, The Resident and has a recurring role on the CW’s crime series, Walker from 202-2024.

HEALING ANNA

On today’s General Hospital, after Anna’s harrowing meltdown where she almost shot and killed Dr. Britt Westbourne (Kelly Thiebaud) after seeing visions of “Peter August” (Wes Ramsey), Jason (Steve Burton) saved the day and talked Anna down from committing murder. Now, Dr. Nichols was introduced as a valuable staff member at the hospital.  Although, this marked the first time in the history of the show we have heard of her character.

So, do you remember seeing Kearran Giovanni on One Life to Live? Happy to see that Anna may have a qualified therapist in charge of her healing, unless the doctor turns out to be not on the up and up? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Anna Breaks Down in Front of Jason and Britt After Shots Are Fired

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The Wednesday, September 9 episode of General Hospital featured top-notch performances by Finola Hughes and Steve Burton, as Anna holds Jason and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) at gunpoint on Mount Emerson.

Anna is not in her right mind as hallucinations of Peter (Wes Ramsey) overtake her, egging her on to shoot and kill Britt. Jason begs Anna to put down the gun, but it’s clear Anna is speaking to someone who is not there, but in a direction that is just past Britt.

Suddenly, Anna screams at Britt, “You’re just like your father!” Anna also tells Britt that she knew Britt was aware that she was locked up on Spoon Island and did nothing to save her. Britt turns to Jason and tells him she had no idea Anna was on the Island, “until Cullum showed up in Port Charles.” That declaration gave Jason pause.

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“PETER” TAKES A BULLET

Next, Anna is overcome with angst, filled with tears and screams out, “I won’t let you beat me!” She fires the gun where the imaginary Peter was standing, as Britt screams and Jason dove to cover her. Now completely shaken, Jason took the weapon from Anna and ordered Britt to leave the scene as Anna collapsed in Jason’s arms.

Jason was so concerned for Anna. She reveals she’s been seeing visions of Peter August since France. Jason shared his theory with Anna that she was manifesting her worst fears about Faison. However he knows deep down Anna would never have shot Britt. Jason promises to come back and clean up the area, but would take Anna home first.

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ANNA ADMITS TO EMMA SHE TRIED TO KILL BRITT

At Anna’s, Jason brings her in the front door as Emma is there. Jason tells Emma (Braedyn Bruner) he would like to return and spend the night. A confused and worried Emma get the full story from her grandmother.

Anna explains she tried to kill Britt and she is not as well as she was pretending to be in France. Cut to: Jason cleaning up the site of Anna’s plot against Britt on Mount Emerson. He moves over and finds bullet casings on the ground and examines one of them.

The story climax also signaled the end of the run for Wes Ramsey, who has been showing up on episodes over the last several months as Anna’s dark side conscience. Now that Anna was able to break the psychological hold visions of “Peter” had on her, it ends this latest return of Ramsey’s.

So, what did you think about the scenes between Anna and Jason? Do you think Jason and Britt’s relationship will come to an end now that seemingly Britt revealed she knew Anna was held captive after Cullum came to town? Glad to know Anna won’t be haunted by visions of Peter August anymore? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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