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General Hospital Star John J. York Begins Blood Stem Cell Transplant

By Michael Fairman

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We are sending love and support this week to John J. York, the longtime General Hospital who portrays the beloved Mac Scorpio.  John has now begun his life-saving blood stem cell transplant that he had shared was forthcoming on his ongoing battle with blood cancer.

Previously, the actor revealed, that he was diagnosed in 2022 with two blood and bone marrow cancers, myelodysplastic syndromes and multiple smoldering myeloma.

Speaking to PEOPLE, York shared: “There’s still a long road ahead, but these next 100 days I would say is rocky terrain.”  Within that time frame of a highly emotional and physical wait and see game, John will know if the transplant worked.

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In the time frame, York has to go to the hospital every day for 100 days to be tested.  He explained, “If tests come back after, let’s say after 30 days or 35, 40 days, tests are looking really good, that would be wonderful. Then they may say, ‘You don’t have to come in tomorrow, come in the next day. And then we’ll test after that.’ That goes on for 100 days, and I would say the first probably 20 days (after the transplant) are the crucial days. From the first day of the transplant, I’m guessing 14 to 20 days out, they’ll be able to tell with testing daily how I’m receiving and accepting the stem cells.”  Following that, there is said to be another year or two of medication and testing, including painful bone marrow aspirations and biopsies.

On Tuesday, York’s longtime friend and General Hospital co-star, Jon Lindstrom (Kevin) posted on X, ” I hope you’ll all take just a minute today to send some healing thoughts to my friend John J. York. It’s a big week and we would all appreciate your help. Thank you.”

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For John, he knows what he is up against, expressing, “It’s a grueling process” and “this is what has to be done.” York has been with the ABC daytime drama series since 1991.

Please send you well-wishes for John via the comment section below as he battles through this next chapter of his blood and bone marrow cancers. 

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I’m confused…This appears to be one cancer?
“ two blood and bone marrow cancers, myelodysplastic syndrome and myelodysplastic syndrome”

Please reread , two different cancers are listed.

John, I pray that this will be the miracle we’re all praying for. God bless you and I’ll continue to pray everyday for you.❤️

Praying for you,God bless you.

Sending lots of prayers your was. Stay positive and hoping everything goes your way. Love you on the show and you will be missed.

Sending my love & prayers for healing John! It’s been quite awhile since I’ve seen you, but you are in my thoughts in this trying time. You’ve got a lot of people behind you!! Love, Andrea Daoutis

I am wishing you all the best during you treatment.I have watched you on General Hospital all my life and I pray I continue to see you in my living room! You will be missed while in treatment but you’re health comes first God will see you through this time in you’re life.

to John nothing but good positive thoughts, I will pray for you, you are strong and brave and can’t wait for you to be back at GH,

Praying John gets his miracle & for his family!!!

Wishing you the best outcome, John. Trust in God!!❤️

Prayers to John.

John, you and your family are in my prayers everyday. I’m sending positive thoughts and energy. Stay strong and know you are well loved. I know you will make it through this. God be with you always.

Blessings and prayers for a complete recovery John

Love seeing you on GH! Sending wishes and prayers for successful treatment

Sending prayers for a full recovery

John, I wish you a successful transplant and speedy recovery. Take good care of yourself and I hope to see you on GH again soon as you are completely well. Sending you lots of prayers

My 71 year old relative has just had a stem cell transplant a few months ago and is Cancer Free today. It requires patience, persistent medical care and lots of PRAYER. Just take it one day at a time, take it easy and Pamper yourself along the way. You WILL be Healed.
Blessings be upon you and yours. I will keep you in my prayers.

Hey John..Prayers for a full recovery. Please reach out to God, your heavenly father who loves you, and will hold your hand through your journey. Isaiah 41:10 ✝️

John I’m sending positive thoughts your way. My sister has AML “Leukemia “ she’s 57 breast cancer survivor of 7 years. She’s had 4 bone marrow biopsies since the end of May. One was today which was bad for her. Our last resort is stem cell transplant and we aren’t there yet. My prayers are with you. I’ve watched GH since I was 12 I’m 61 now. Good luck!

I really hope this works I did a stem cell transplant for my brother that had leukemia

John, praying for your successful and complete recovery. Stay strong, and know that God is with you every step of the way

John, I am praying for you. I know you’ve got this! Be strong and have faith. God Bless You.

Sending well wishes and prayers for safe recovery. I am with you and a big fan since the beginning. Stay positive and fight. I share with you multiple myeloma and it is complicated. Hang in there!❤️❤️

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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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