General Hospital

General Hospital 60th Anniversary Cast Photo Revealed

February 14, 2023

Photo: ABC

Valentine’s Day marked the highly-anticipated unveiling of General Hospital 60th anniversary cast photo. While the photo is sprawling, it included all the current cast members and the returning Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) dressed to the nines.

GH turns 60 on April 1st and to kick-off the celebration, the long-running daytime drama series dropped its milestone cast photo featuring: Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Finola Hughes, Kristina Wagner, Nancy Lee Grahn, Rebecca Herbst, Kelly Monaco, Laura Wright, Kirsten Storms, Dominic Zamprogna, Maura West, Chad Duell, Roger Howarth, Donnell Turner, Michael Easton, Eden McCoy, Cynthia Watros, Josh Swickard, Katelyn MacMullen, Sofia Mattsson, Amanda Setton, Brook Kerr, Nicholas Chavez, Avery Kristen Pohl, Cameron Mathison, Charles Shaughnessy, Tajh Bellow, Tanisha Harper, Tabyana Ali, Robert Gossett, Josh Kelly, Gregory Harrison and Evan Hofer.

Photo: ABC

In addition, you can check out some behind the scenes moment from the photo shoot in a video package below.

As previously reported plans for the series milestone include a special episodes to air on Wednesday, March 29, honoring the late Sonya Eddy, who played Epiphany Johnson on the series starting in 2006.

Then, the Nurses Ball returns starting the week of April 3rd. This marks the first time the Nurses’ Ball has aired since 2020. The festivities will then continue as icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past.

So, what do you think of GH’s 60th cast photo? Share your thoughts in the comment section.

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Great photos!!I can’t help but notice no Alley Mills who has been so fun as Heather Webber?!

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Jackie

That’s right. Love her. Should have Been in pic

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Violet Lemm

Anyone see Esme or Ava?

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OG Steve

Only ones I saw missing are Michael Knight (Martin), Bonnie Burroughs (Gladys) and Real Andrews (Taggert).

I’m sadly convinced that Leslie Charleson will no longer appear. It’s been a year since her last episode.

Glad that Jane Elliott was included.

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Linda Moeller

I also noticed she was missing. Great photo but sad she’s unable to be a part.

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Jeremy L.

Where is Wally Kurth? My eyes… is he in the big shot? So no Martin, Cyrus, Gladys, Taggert… what about Kin Shiner??? I understand Leslie Charleson…. and no Lucas (LOL)… they need to recast Lucas with me (GH, I’m available)… what is Brad going to do with Ms Selina? He needs Lucas back on the scene.

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TVJeff

Yes, WK is right behind JE. He’s hidden by the arrow to flip through the smaller pictures. As for the others, they’re not contract so they could have other things going on. From other projects, to simply not wanting to drive an hour from their home for a photo shoot!

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OG Steve

Wally is right above Jane Elliott. Kin is right above JPS and Finola.

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Dan

Wally Kurth is there, so is Kin Shriner. Kin is in between Tristan Rodgers, Lynn Herring and Jackie Zeman.

I agree, it’s disappointing about Leslie Charleson. I wish someone in the soap media would ask the show about her or get some information, but I know Leslie is a very private person. If she retired, god bless her, she deserves it. We’d all just like to know officially one way or the other.

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TVJeff

That’s who was next to RH. I couldn’t figure it out based on the size of the picture!

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Tim

Cassandra James(Terry) is on the ladder,Bradford Anderson(Spinelli) is on the right.

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aria

love the cast photo everyone looks great, so cool for non contract actors to be included. amazing they got so many people in. obviously not everyone is there, I’m sure they tried to include everyone, and I’m sure some people will complain, But I love it. GH rocks!

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aria

Jane Elliot is in the pic, how awesome, I’m sure everyone is gonna ask where is Monica? young Leo, and Martin?

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OG Steve

Monica missing is not a surprise, disappointing yes. Martin (and Gladys) are good questions.

The big gathering may have been too much for Leo, as people with ASD often have difficulties with large crowds.

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Harry

I am soooooo HAPPY beyond words that Carly is front and center stage! ❤️
Sigh. Me thinks I protest too much.

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Kat

LOL This is the Carly show, after all. I mean, she’s front and center in every storyline, even when it’s not about her. A certain sector of fans will justify everything she, Michael, Willow, Joss, etc do, but crucify others for the same or far less egregious transgressions. They justify Michael/Willow’s cheating, Joss cheating on Cam with Dex, Carly keeping Nina from her children and grandchildren, etc. However, somehow Chase and Cam were to blame for being cheated on and not “noticing” Willow and Joss didn’t love them anymore. lol While Nina did do horrible things to Carly, Michael and… Read more »

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Celia

Kat —
You said it all—May the soap gods bless you!! Yeees!!❤️

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Michael

He’s playing a character and that doesn’t mean he’s on the ASD spectrum himself.

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OG Steve

Easton Rocket Sweda who(awesomely) plays Leo is on the spectrum (well documented – Google). As he often does, Mark Teschner did a great job casting a child actor.

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Michael

I had no idea so I stand corrected.

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Violet Lemm

Speaking of child actors, check out little “grown-up” Violet next to Finn in her bare shoulder dress, she’s the ” Cats Meow”!

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Harry

Violet is just wayyy to precious for my taste.

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Elisa mitre

Love the show

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Carrie

Delighted to see Jane Elliot and I like her navy dress.

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Marion Herron

Can I buy this photo? Make a poster! I would love it!

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Shari

Beautiful pic!
Can fans get a copy?

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Rodd

Love it! But does anyone know why Charlotte, Leo, Gladys, Phyllis, or any of the nurses they’re sure to throw out there nearer to the Nurses’ Ball?

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OG Steve

The nurses (other than ElIzabeth and RIP Epiphany) are not involved in regular storylines. Heck, Bobbie is there only to prop up Carly. Amy is the only other one who has an opening credit photo on the rare occasion she appears. Felix and Deanna (and the other nameless ones) have been relegated to background or nurses ball participants.

Gone are the days of Jessie, Audrey, Diana, Bobbie, Ann, Georgia, OG Amy and Meg answering phones at the hub. “main desk, Miss Vining”

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Greg

I am afraid that since Leslie Charleson is absent from the photo bodes that she is seriously ill. So sad as she was such an important character on the show. This is just so sad.

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Vicki

Happy 60th. It’s been a joy to watch since 1966.

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Andrea

Where are Heather, Austin, Olivia, Monica, Martin, Cyrus, Nurse Amy, Nurse Deeana, Taggert, Avery, Donna, Jake and Aiden. I am sure I missed some characters. This picture is incomplete. GH is the best show on Earth. It has been since the Luke/Laura saga with Frank Smith Gang.

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GH EP Frank Valentini On Taping the Sonya Eddy Tribute Episode: “It Was an Extraordinary Script, and It Was a Labor of Love That Day”

March 26, 2023

This week on General Hospital, the ABC daytime dramas series kicks off its 60th anniversary set of episodes, with what is sure to be the most emotional – the tribute episode for the late Sonya Eddy in honor of her beloved GH character, Epiphany Johnson.

GH’s executive producer spoke with Soap Opera Digest (in their latest issue on newsstands now), about how the show decided to handle the delicate subject of a real-life cast member’s passing and connect it to the story on the canvas of the soap opera.

In conjunction with GH co-head writers, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor, the trio decided that if they weren’t ever going to be able to see Sonya as Epiphany again, that there was no way they were going to ever recast the role. Valentini shared: “We decided it was important to honor not only Sonya, but Epiphany and we wanted to dedicate a full entire episode all about that.”

The EP went on to give praise to his writers, and the cast for their performances when taping the episode: “I think everyone was touched by what the writer’s wrote. It was an extraordinary script and it was a labor of love that day in honor of Sonya, who was so incredibly loved by everybody in the cast and crew.

The way the death of Epiphany is structured on the airshows is key also to the upcoming Nurses’ Ball episodes set to air the following week. Frank expressed: “Epiphany is a very pivotal person in the Nurses’ Ball, so it’s almost like a part two (of her tribute).

The Sonya Eddy tribute episode airs Wednesday March 29th.

Are you looking forward to seeing how GH honors Sonya and the beloved Epiphany of GH? Comment below.

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General Hospital Alum Briana Lane Mourns the Loss of Her Husband

March 22, 2023

Heartbreaking news to report. Briana Lane, who took over the role of General Hospital’s Brook Lynn Quartermaine while Amanda Setton was away from the series, shared that her beloved husband, John Lange, passed away on March 14th.

Lane posted a photo of herself with John on her Instagram expressing: “I will love you forever my sweet John. Til we meet again.”

Photo: ABC

In August of 2020, Lane started subbing for Setton as Brook Lynn, and her performances won the hearts of GH fans. She stayed with the show till November of that year and returned one other time in 2022. In addition, Amanda received a Daytime Emmy nomination for her work in the Outstanding Guest Performer category in 2021.

As for the love story of Briana and John, they wed in December of 2016. As many know, Briana is not only a great actress, but also has a successful music career and John was very supportive of her professional life. Lange was remembered as a walking encyclopedia of television knowledge, a dog lover, and a lover of comedy.

Friends of Lane’s have set up a Go Fund Me page, to assist in giving John the memorial he deserves and to help Briana as she navigates this next chapter of her life.

Many of Briana’s former GH co-stars shared their grief and support in her IG post including: Kirsten Storms (Maxie) and Katey MacMullen (Willow).

Share your condolences for Briana on the loss of her husband in the comment section below.

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GH Alums Chloe Lanier and Johnny Wactor Guest Star on ‘Station 19’

March 15, 2023

You can catch two of your favorites, who you first came to know from their work on General Hospital, on tomorrow night’s March 16th episode of the ABC primetime drama, Station 19 (8 p.m. ET).

Look for Daytime Emmy-winner Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle) and Johnny Wactor (ex-Brando) to appear within the hour-long show.

In the episode titled, “Even Better than the Real Thing”, Lanier will play the role of Ciara.

According to ABC in story: a simulation fire training goes dangerously wrong; Maya tries to make amends, and Bailey encourages Carina to listen; Jack’s sister shows up at the station with a friend, an injury and an attitude.

Chloe took to her Instagram to share, “I get into a bit of trouble on Station 19 this Thursday. Directed by the incomparable and lovely Paris Barclay! (I’m a big fan) Had such a great time working on this one and I can’t wait for you all to see it.”

Meanwhile, Wactor looks to be playing a fireman in the episode, and took to his IG and shared: “Catch me on Station 19 this Thursday, 3/16 at 8 PM. I’m excited. Too bad I can’t do a live watch party on here. I’ll have to do some research because a watch party would be fun!”

Will you be checking out Chloe and Johnny on Station 19? Comment below.