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‘General Hospital’s’ Kirsten Storms Reveals Health Update, Scheduled to Undergo Brain Surgery
Kirsten Storms (Maxie, General Hospital) has opened up further about her decision to leave Los Angeles and take a break from General Hospital to head to Nashville to be with her daughter, Harper Rose Barash.
In a series of postings on her Instagram with best friend, Emme Rylan (ex-Lulu, GH), they announced they have started their own crocheting business, Kristen and Emme, where they sell crocheted sweaters that they’ve designed together. The first is a line called “Kickin It.”
In the various posts modeling their new sweater line, came a moment where Kirsten gave major praise to Emme being by her side, during additional news on her current health status. Storms revealed that she is set to undergo brain surgery in the coming weeks. As fans know, back in 2021, Storms underwent a craniotomy to drain and remove noncancerous cysts on her brain.

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Explaining the enormity and the entirety of her decision for her break from GH and the move across the country, Storms wrote, “In January (2025), I had a new scan done of my brain. After my surgery in 2021, my *amazing* neurosurgeon (who ‘humors’ the jokes I make during my appointments — which is okay because he’s very smart) has been monitoring the cyst that he left on my brain, when he removed one that was causing me problems. The January scan happened because I had symptoms that the doctors thought could’ve been brain-related. OK — when I say that I was shocked when the doctors told me they found an aneurysm on the right side of my brain… welp, I basically launched into a standup comedy routine.”

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The beloved fan favorite continued, “I had a procedure done that weekend, where the doctor thread a camera from my leg up to my brain,”(It’s a routine procedure, but the path inside your body that they lead the camera through is *insane*… THE CAMERA GOES THROUGH YOUR ARMPIT, guys. Your. Armpit.) Anyway, because of the *slightly* complex situation with the aneurysm (nothing bad, just not typical), it wasn’t coiled that weekend. I checked in with my super smart surgeon, completed my next few months at work, started my hiatus, and left California. Did you guys know that Emme was by my side every single day during my 2021 craniotomy and hospital recovery? I remember waking up in the ICU right after my procedure, and the first thing she said was ‘How are you?? DO YOU STILL LOVE YARN?’ My neurosurgeon did give a chuckle to that joke. Anyway, Neurology stuff makes me feel a bit of nervousness, so now—here I am with Emme, in St Louis. And we are crocheting the most beautiful sweaters, while my coiling procedure is being scheduled for sometime in the next 2 weeks.”
On GH, the character of Maxie wound up in a coma, and was sent to a longterm coma facility in Boston, after rubbing a tester of tainted face cream from Deception on an episode of Home and Heart. Maxie has no idea that man saying and who “seemingly” is her late husband, Nathan West (Ryan Paevey) is alive and well in Port Charles.

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As she continued her post, Kirsten added, “Emotional support, when going through times in life that cause worry, is crucial, Aneurysms (obviously) can be caused by stress. Brain cysts? I believe that is possible too…. and since the January scan showed a new, but very small, squatter (aka cyst) on my brain stem — it was clear I needed to change some things in my life asap. For my own personal reasons, no longer living in Los Angeles was very important to me. The biggest reason for the move was Harper, but a lot of it was for my physical and mental health. And my overall happiness.”
Next, Kirsten introduced her followers to how crocheting can be beneficial for your state of mind: “Did you know (if you’re still reading this egregiously long post) that even though crocheting isn’t ‘technically’ a cognitive behavioral therapy exercise, it hits all of the requirements CBT exercises do? It’s meditative, your hands and brain are focusing on the same task, therefore it distracts you from feelings of stress or anxiety, and completing a project feels rewarding. This sweater collaboration with my best friend, who is as obsessed with yarn as I am and constantly shows me that she always has my back… it kinda feels like we were meant to do this.”

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In the end, Kirsten explained that someone made up a blog post saying that she was in the hospital to end her life, which is further from the truth, and that she knows who her friends truly are: “I wanted to post this because even though my brain seems to be sorta lowkey rebelling against me, it does allow me to understand that we’ve all got times when things aren’t great. If we can, we will do our best to do what is best for ourselves and loved ones. Since I knew what an aneurysm was, the scan in January majorly freaked me out. A few days after I was discharged from the hospital, someone created a blog post that said I was in the hospital that weekend because I tried to ‘unalive’ myself. I couldn’t understand why a person would make up something that terrible when they had no idea why I was really there. There are a few really bad apples out there. We all know that… but there are people in my life who I am truly thankful to know. One of those individuals just made a sh*t load of sweaters with me. They are glorious.”
It was back in Julythis year, that Storms took to her Instagram to explain her current hiatus from the role of Maxie, and how when she asked GH executive producer, Frank Valentini, back in March for the time off, and how he was nothing but supportive, sharing, “Now, when you approach a job like this, they can always be like, ‘Forget it. I will let you out of your contract if you’re going to leave the state.’ GH did not do that — which was kind of amazing because I also asked for some time off.”
What did you think of Kirsten being so open about her health crisis and plans for the surgery? The importance of her friendship with Emme Rylan? Let us know via the comment section below.
Sending prayers for Kirsten’s full and speedy recovery and rapid return to GH.
Heal soon, rest. But please come back to GH when you can. Miss that pretty face.
I think it’s fantastic, my best friend has cancer, she had radiation for 6weeks, I was by her side through it all, I know how much she appreciated me being there, you definitely need friends going through this battle ❤️❤️❤️I hope she will be back on General Hospital soon, I definitely miss her❤️
Praying for complete healing! God is so good just rely on him. Hee will guide your doctors hands.
Prayers for u hon be well and take care of U ! U are missed in GH
Omgosh I hope she is ok
Kirsten, sounds like you’re doing everything right. You’re follow up on your medical issues and taking care of yourself and your daughter. I hope you heal quickly from your next surgical procedure. We need you back on GH so you could come out of your coma. All the best wishes for good health and happiness!
With all she’s going through, it was quite thoughtful of Kirsten to take time to update fans about her situation.
Here’s hoping she has a speedy recovery from the procedure, is healthy, and ready to return to GH in the not-too-distant future.
I want Emme Rylan back as Lulu. Emme is one of the actors I switched to GH to watch. I know that kind of friendship is rare and extremely important to your health and wellbeing. As is faith in Jesus. I will be praying for you
I have always like her on GH . I will be praying for her . Life is hard . And I fully understand how it can rob your living it . I am prove how it can still who we are inside . But she is a fighter as I am.
I think she is an amazing actress and a very brave woman and her health is more important than the her Job she should be with family and friends and I think she found a true friend in Emme Rylan wishing you the best and keeping you in my prayers
Oh my. She seems like such a sweet person. As does Emme. And how positive and uplifting they are throughout this. What a special friendship. Learning about their crochet business collaboration makes me smile. Keeping Kirsten in my prayers for a successful surgery and recovery. Prayers for all of her loved ones too as they go through this with her. Looking forward to the return of our beloved Maxie back on our screens soon. What a quirky, delightful, witty character Maxie is. Kirsten is a gem.
Prayers for a speedy recovery. I think that general hospital needs to do a temporary recast of Maxie. Shows do that all the time for people who have babies or have surgery and Maxie is really needed now with the Nathan story.
There’s no payoff for a “reunion” with a temporary recast Maxie and someone who may (or may not) be impersonating Nathan. GH realized this and wrote the Maxie in a coma storyline to accommodate Kirsten’s request.
I think it’s good they didn’t do a temporary recast. I mean, it’s good for Kirsten to know her employer will wait for her. She can focus on her health and not have to worry or wonder if a temporary recast might become a permanent replacement. Good on Frank for accommodating her.
If she’s still under contract a temp recast would not affect job security. Maxie is most definitely needed. I hope Frank keeps to his word.
Prayer said for Kirsten, for a fast and full recovery.
Wishing the sweet duo a Big success in the sweater business.
Good Luck Kristen and a Speedy Recovery
I wish her well. I heard she had health issues/crisis before and she has to take care of it. She has a child. Family and health have to come first. To her, thank you Kirsten for sharing. Best friends are crucial and others at your job should have your back. Take care of you. It has to be up to you to chose your life decisions-not us fans. I will pray you come through all of your challenges. I really will. Thank you for your talents and your updates. Take care of yourself.
First, she doesn’t have to tell us anything. Her personal life is hers. As someone who has had brain surgery, it is scary and it takes time to recover from it. I wish her all the best. She is missed but she needs to take care of herself and her family first. If she reads these, I wish her all the best and cant wait until she is back on GH but no rush. Do what you need. Fans will be waiting and true fans will not abandon her. As for the person who said nasty things, I will pray for that person even though they seem like a lost cause.
Thank you for being so upfront about your health. As a fan of you and GH, I appreciate your honesty. I will put you in my prayers for strength to get through this. You already have the courage and wonderful family and friends to get you through. Hang in there, you’re doing great. ♥️♥️
I’m sending can’t wait for you to come back
Sending lots of prayers, it has to be scary for you and your family. See you when you get better Girl. You really are missed
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Trina Has a Stalker: Is it Simon, Quinn, or Someone From Her Past?

Trina Robinson (Tabyana Ali) looks to be the next soap opera character to fall under the “woman being stalked or the center of someone’s obsession,” soap trope, when in the closing moments of the Wednesday, July 22 episode of General Hospital, a bulletin board was revealed covered with various photos of the budding young singer who just landed her first record label deal.
Now that GH has launched this summer mystery, the soap opera gave us two potential culprits right off the bat, although they could be major red herrings, and someone else currently on the canvas, who would be the least likely person, could be the obsessed stalker. Or, could it be a blast from the past (think the ‘late’ Esme Prince) and someone who has an ax to grind with Trina?
Here’s what went down: Simon (Grady Eldridge) revealed to Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton), Gio (Giovanni Mazza) and Trina, that the record label wants Gio and Trina to sign separate artist deals, which surprised all three. Brook Lynn talks it over with her clients, and Gio is firm. He only wants to do the deal if he and Trina come as a package. After Simon learned of their decision, we later see him on a call. On the call he says although they had signed Trina and Gio, Trina was “the one to watch.”

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QUINN SHOWS UP OUT OF NOWHERE WITH APOLOGIES FOR KAI AND TRINA
Meanwhile, Trina’s boyfriend Kai (Jens Austin Astrup) ran into former friend and football teammate Quinn (Jequan Jackson in his return to GH). The last time viewers saw Quinn was back in February of 2025, when after Kai’s injury that ended his football career, Quinn blamed this all on Trina for splitting Kai’s focus between football and her, when he needed to be concentrating on his career aspirations.
As Kai is waiting for Trina (following her meeting with music executive, Simon), Quinn shows up and apologizes to Kai for speaking to Trina so badly in the wake of his accident. Quinn hopes their friendship can be repaired. Suddenly, Trina arrives and is shocked to see Quinn. He promptly apologizes to her for his past mistake and hopes they could all hang out sometime.
When Quinn makes his exit, Trina informs Kai about what happened during the record label meeting and the two kiss as the camera pana to Quinn sitting in the corner table glowering at Trina and Kai. From there, we get the full on bulletin board with cut-out pics in a Trina collage, and the camera comes in close, and then we fade to black.
So, what do you think is going on here? Who is the obsessed stalker, or who is wanting payback on Trina? Do you think Simon or Quinn are true suspects? Could it be a very much alive Esme Prince, or someone else entirely? Weigh-in with your picks via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Tristan and Britt Continue to Have Snarky Runs-Ins: Do You Feel an On-Screen Spark?

On the Tuesday, July 21 episode of General Hospital, the new cardiac surgeon in town, Dr. Tristan Rogers, played by recent cast addition Dean Geyer, once again had a confrontation with Britt (Kelly Thiebaud). This time while at the hospital.
In the scenes, Britt arrived to have a meeting to hopefully get her job back. However, she was not happy to learn from her new pal, Dr. Lucas Jones (Van Hansis) that Tristan is the new surgeon on staff at GH!
Britt informs Lucas she is on the edge because she has to meet with Stella (Vernee Watson) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) to see if they would reinstate her. Lucas warns her to try to be humble. Immediately after that, Tristan sees Britt. He informs her that her room at Bobbie’s is available again as he is moving out and to the Metro Court which is more to his liking and style.

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BRITT GETS REINSTATED WITH CONDITIONS
The two throw barbs at each other when Britt finds out how Carly supposedly helped Tristan to get the room at the hotel. Lucas pulled Tristan away for a patient consult to ease the snark between the two doctors.
In the meeting, Stella and Elizabeth decide to give Britt an opportunity to explain her actions. Britt then has to apology for locking Elizabeth in the closet so she could flee the country with Rocco. Stella and Elizabeth also note how she faked her own death and the list of bad behavior and choices she has exhibited in the past year alone.
When Elizabeth and Stella ask, why they should rehire her? Britt says because she is an excellent doctor, which Elizabeth agrees with and gives Britt props for saving the life and bringing baby Phoebe into the world when Delilah died.
Ultimately, Britt is hired back with a six-month probationary period with a laundry list of additional responsibilities such as weekend shifts, working with the children, and more.
Meanwhile, Lucas invites Tristan to join the GH softball team to get to know people and they have a game tonight. Just then, Elizabeth came up with the idea that one of Britt’s additional duties was to be the new equipment manager for the team. In that moment, Tristan and Britt realize they have to see more of each other, when they already can’t stand each other (or so they say).
So, do you think that Tristan and Britt will soon be a new couple, especially after Jason sees Britt this week after his return from captivity? While Britt may hope things can pick right back up with Jason, will she be in for a devastating letdown, clearing the path down the line for a romance with Tristan? Do you think there are on-screen sparks already between Britt and Tristan, or do you feel like its completely feeling forced? Let us know via the comment section below.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Kayden Brenna Tokarski Makes Her Debut; Is Scout Working with Drew To Bring Down Willow?

On the Monday, July 20th episode of General Hospital, 16-year-old, Kayden Brenna Tokarski made her debut as the new Scout Cain; the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).
In Kayden’s first scenes she appeared with Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Cain), Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) and Daytime Emmy nominee, Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Quartermaine).
When Tokarski entered the GH canvas on-screen, here’s what went down: Willow and Scout showed up at the Quartermaine stables. After Willow exits, Scout tells Tracy she was hoping she would allow her to use the lake on the property for a swim practice.

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SCOUT WANTS TRACY TO ALLOW DREW ON THE QUARTERMAINE BOATHOUSE PROPERTY
Suddenly, Brook Lynn enters and with a wink-wink to the audience as she notes how grownup Scout looks! Now, Scout begins to explain to BLQ and Tracy that she has been training for a charity swim and plans to donate the money she raises for breast cancer research in honor of Monica.
Tracy being Tracy know something is up and asks Scout point blank, “What’s the catch?” Scout pipes up that there is one catch: She wants Tracy to let Drew watch her swim. Tracy agrees to allow Drew onto Quartermaine property for Scout. When Scout exits, Tracy makes a remark to Brook Lynn that Scout is definitely acting like a Quartermaine.
But do you think there is more to this? Is Scout onto or in on the fact that Drew will soon be seen able to speak and move? Could Scout be on to Willow’s machinations and be the one who actually trips her up and Willow’s house of cards finally comes tumbling down around her? Stay tuned.
THE AGED-UP SCOUT
On her GH debut, Kayden Brenna Tokarski spoke to Soap Opera Digest on what concerns the GH faithful might have or the older version of Scout. “I know that this age-up and recast was shocking to many. I think many people are concerned that she’s going to be very bratty, but I think just the opposite. I think she’s a lovely teenager who’s navigating a lot of things in life, but she’s a problem-solver and always trying to keep the peace and help others,” shared Kayden.
The young actress also added, “I truly hope that people enjoy watching Scout’s storyline and seeing some new relationships in her life that are a little more grown-up.”
So this begs the question: Do you think the new version of Scout Cain will be scheming like a Quartermaine with the adventuress traits of her mother Sam, and the often unscrupulousness of her dad, Drew? Do you think she will be helping Drew destroy Willow? Let us know your thoughts and send your welcomes to Kayden via the comment section below.
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