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Finola Hughes Talks on How ‘General Hospital’ Has Bonded Together During Their Tragic Losses; As they Lead the Pack with 19 Nominations for the Daytime Emmy Awards

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General Hospital’s Finola Hughes could finally take home her second Daytime Emmy in the Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series category tonight on the 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards live on CBS and streaming on Paramount + beginning at 9PM ET.

Hughes took home the gold back in 1991 for her performance of complex super spy Anna Devane.  However, at that ceremony she wasn’t present due to trouble with her green card at the time.

Michael Fairman TV caught up with Finola at this week’s 50th annual Daytime Nominee reception at the Hollywood Museum where they just opened a new showcase of costumes, props, scripts, and Emmys from over the decades from your various favorite soaps.

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GH coming into the Daytime Emmy Awards is leading all nominations with 19. However, it has been a bittersweet year for the ABC soap opera having lost so many people in front of the camera, and behind the scenes, making tonight all the more emotional for the actors and the creatives, who find themselves nominated and representing the legacy show, currently in its 60th year on the air.

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Finola addressed the emotional rollercoaster it has been after the losses of: Sonya Eddy (ex-Epiphany), Nneka Garland (former producer), Jackie Zeman (ex-Bobbie), Billy Miller (ex-Jason/Drew, Bob Miller (ex-Costume Design, GH) and Tyler Christopher (ex-Nikola, GH). and how it has brought everyone closer together. “There’s been a lot of talking,” Hughes shared. “People have really got together and talked, starting with the passing of Sonya Eddy. It’s like we were all examining ourselves and her life and, I think that has just continued with each person that we’ve lost. I think losing Jackie Zeman was really a big blow for a lot of us.”

Speaking on the recent passing of Tyler Christopher, Finola shared that around 40 people gathered together to pay tribute to him. Hughes expressed,”We just had a real get-together. It was beautiful. It was lovely. Kimberly McCullough (ex-Robin, GH) sort of a put it together.”

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Asked if she felt the cast found closure on Tyler’s sudden passing, Hughes added, “I didn’t even know that you get closure, but I think that what it did was it gave us all a chance to talk. We literally were in a very safe space for everybody to talk.”

Earlier this week, Hughes was stunned when another one of her favorite actors passed away in Andre Braugher. The former Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Homicide: Life on the Street actor died of lung cancer at 61.

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Taking to her Instagram, Finola offered up her remembrance for the talented actor: “Oh Andre Braugher…. Every single episode of Homicide I was glued to the screen, but only wanted to watch his character Frank Pembleton. Such a mad crush, his presence, his work, everything. Now my kids adore him in Brooklyn. Really so sad, sending love & thoughts to his family….Thank you for your exceptional talent and sharing it with us all 💔 🕊️”

During our conversation, Hughes confirmed to Michael Fairman TV that she indeed had “huge crushes” on Braugher for his work was extraordinary.

Recently, Finola joined other 2023 Lead Actress nominees: Michelle Stafford, Sharon Case, Melissa Claire Egan and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood. for the annual Lead Actress luncheon thrown this year by last year’s Daytime Emmy Mishael Morgan. Hughes shared: “It was one of the best times I’ve had. It was such a lovely group of ladies and we just had a really interesting time. It was just very, very, very cool.”

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So, what does Finola think of her nominated work, especially the moment that still has viewers buzzing as one the best moments of the year in soaps? That, of when Anna watches as Peter August (Wes Ramsey) finally succumbs to death, while she is hovering over his body? A humble Hughes said, “I felt I was very connected in the scenes.”  Now, we are about to find out just how the voting went.  Stay tuned.

What did you think about what Finola shared on how General Hospital is dealing with the loss of so many beloved favorites in front of the camera and behind the scenes? Will the scene with Anna Devane and Peter August pay dividends for Hughes at the Daytime Emmys? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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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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