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General Hospital’s John J. York Reveals Potential Transplant Donor: “I Believe They Found a Match”

September 22, 2023

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Promising news for General Hospital’s John J. York (Mac Scorpio). The actor who went public with his health battle shared Friday on Good Morning America that a life-saving blood stem cell transplant donor may have been located.

An emotional York told GMA, “I believe they found a match, perfect match, which will make me cry. So we’re going to start our testing and do all that kind of stuff coming up here in about a week, and then I believe the transplant will happen, fingers crossed, in November.”

Through his association with the Be The Match organization, York located the now potential donor to help in his fight against myelodysplastic syndrome and multiple smoldering myeloma, two blood and bone marrow disorders. “

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York went on to explain the difficulties he faced in trying to find a match: “Many of my family members were tested and most of them were 6 out of 12; apparently there’s markers that have to be reached. So they were on standby.”

When asked just what the GH fan favorite would want to say if given the opportunity to speak to the donor that appears to be a match, in tears, John expressed: “Thank you for saving my life. For letting me spend more time with my wife and my daughter and my son-in-law and my grandchildren and seeing this beautiful blue sky.”

John has played Mac Scorpio for 32 years and until recently had kept his battle with these two blood cancers private, but came forward to clarify why he is taking time away from GH, and how he is been trying to find a life-saving donor match.

Watch York’s segment from GMA below.

Now, share your thoughts and well-wishes as John awaits the test results from his potential donor, to hopefully undergo this life-saving transplant in November via the comment section.

“I believe they found a match, perfect match, which will make me cry.”

“General Hospital” star John J. York opens up to @evapilgrim about his cancer diagnosis and working with “Be the Match.” pic.twitter.com/VlnReywRZu

— Good Morning America (@GMA) September 22, 2023

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Ellen

7 months ago

I’m hoping and praying for John. This news is so encouraging and how wonderful that someone volunteered to be a donor. Wishing a speedy recovery and hope to see our beloved Mac back on GH soon!

OG Steve

7 months ago

It’s so nice when good things happen to good people. Fingers crossed all goes well for a successful transplant and smooth recovery. John did a great thing by making this public and raising awareness so others can hopefully benefit as well.

Glad to hear he’s still taping so we’ll see Mac on screen through October. Maybe even have the Cody reveal before JJY goes on hiatus. As he’s given Frank and the writers a heads up, there should be no need for a temporary recast.

SonniOrSolita

Reply to OG Steve

7 months ago

I would think they would not have the Cody-Mac reveal until something progresses with Scott’s lawsuit on his behalf. Surely for drama it will come down to Cody having to choose between the money from the lawsuit (which depends on him lying that Taub is his father) or admitting Mac is his dad. A “redo” of his previous chance.

And he’ll either make the honest and honorable choice this time with much emotion… or make the wrong choice and be found out and disgraced, depending on which direction the writers want to go. And who knows what writers we will have at that point!

Rebecca1

Reply to OG Steve

7 months ago

I don’t even know how he plans on staying with the show; he and his wife are living in Tennessee. So even if G-d Willing he’s cured, I don’t see him having much story with Cody. Two separate things: I almost cried when I found out he has a potential donor. I’m thrilled for him. As for GH, I always loved Mac & was pissed that they phased him out of the show. Even with his return, he’s barely had screen time or a story. And now? As said, if he’s living so far from where the show is filmed I don’t expect to see much of him or Mac/Cody stories…that’s disappointing. But first things first, let’s hope he comes through this…

OG Steve

Reply to Rebecca1

7 months ago

Yes, first and foremost is a full recovery for John.

As for the commute, most times of the year, the shooting schedule is determined a month prior to filming date (with show airing 3-8 weeks after film date). Kathleen Gati (Arizona) and Lynn Herring (Northern California) are two examples of recurring folks that regularly come long distances. Don’t let that sway you (especially since Lucy has had more story and been on more episodes this year than some contract performers). Kin Shriner also regularly flew back and forth from Ft. Lauderdale for years.

As I mentioned in a previous post, I briefly met JJY on plane earlier this year. It was from Nashville to LA. Turns out it was the week they filmed the Nurses Ball. So, it’s a commute he’s accustomed to so don’t let that sway you that we won’t see much of Mac down the line.

While I was disappointed to see Mac’s lack of story for years, Frank has mixed in the recurring vets in major stories. Case in point, Lucy and currently Ned. Kevin/Ryan also had a good run for a few years. Let’s hold out hope that this momentum picks up with Mac when JJY returns.

Su000

7 months ago

I’m on the Bone Marrow Registry

I might get called once or twice in my lifetime, but can not be over the age 60 so there is lots of time to use me if I’m needed..

I am a rare type/rare to come up as a match just one of the reasons I volunteered and so little to do to save a life.

I wish John York transplant success and long life–

Carrie

7 months ago

I’ll be keeping this in my prayers and I’m happy for John and his family.

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For months on social media, it was clear that the two were seemingly apart, not appearing pictured in any of each others posts.

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As to the future, Jon and Cady explained, “We remain friends and wish each other every happiness. As people who work in the public eye, it can be difficult to have a private life. Regardless, we ask for your kind consideration in this matter.”

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