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GH’s Kathleen Gati on Liesl Learning Britt is Sick: “This Was the Most Painful and Profound Episode I Have Filmed in 10 Years”
This week in a preview of a heartbreaking episode of General Hospital, Liesl (Kathleen Gati) will learn her daughter, Britt (Kelly Thiebaud), now has developed symptoms of Huntington’s Disease and its progression is making Dr. Westbourne very sick.
In story, look for Britt to confide in her mother, noting that that the disease is beginning to overtake her body.
Liesl’s portrayer, Kathleen Gati shared with Soap Opera Digest (in their latest issue on newsstand now), just how mutter will react to the news.
Gati expressed: “I have to say this is the most painful and profound episode I have filmed in 10 years.” Kathleen has played the role of Dr, Liesl Obrecht since 2012.
She goes on to say, “Liesl puts her doctors hat on to give hope to herself and to Britta, encouraging her that they are both well-trained doctors and can find a way to help Britta.”
However, that’s not what Britt wants to hear. She needs her mother, and the support and comfort from her, at this devastating time in her life.
Kathleen shares it’s at that point that Liesl realizes she needs to stop all the medical talk and just be there for her daughter.
So, are you looking forward to the scenes between Britt and Liesl? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
Sadly, it looks like we’re nearing the end of Kelly’s current run as Britt. So talented (a well deserved Emmy) and beautiful, she has the potential to go far in the entertainment world. Wishing her much success on one hand, but selfishly not too much so she comes back to Port Charles in the future.
How can she come back if you’re killing her off. So absurd.
Where does it say they’re killing her off? Right now, they’re just saying Britt has started to show symptoms. It doesn’t mean an eminent death.
There’s almost always a way to bring a character or a performer back. I’m reminded of Whoopi Goldberg’s line in Soapdish when the producer told her they were bringing back a decapitated Rod Randall – “how am I supposed to write for a man without a head?”
Exactly!
Right on, Steve—-I feel confident Britt will be back—I have this gnawing suspicion Dex is a medical doctor–military, perhaps? A most jarring twist would be that he will combat Britt’s disease and win–pardon the pun.
I’m going to miss Britt.
I hope they don’t kill off Britt. Kathleen Gati is a powerhouse actress but they’re destroying her family.
Doubt they will kill Britt. She’ll likely go out of town for treatment. They can always bring her back (Kelly or recast) and say Victor was behind a false diagnosis and she had symptoms close to Huntington’s, but not the disease.
As for Gati… Who would have thought that a character who kept beloved Robin Scorpio captive and put Robert in a year’s long coma would become a fan favorite. Pairing Liesl and Scott was a great decision by the writers. Nina’s not going anywhere, and she’s likely to need Aunt Liesl once the truth about Willow comes out.
She may not die off but she’s leaving the show. She’s going to one of the night time crime shows
Love Britt and hope that this storyline does not end in her dying but instead brings her to a medical facility in Switzerland to help her manage her health condition as Kelly pursues additional opportunities.
Margherita
In case you and others don’t know Kelly has already started appearing on this season’s Station 19, Thursday nights, playing a fireman’s widdow.
Hi Violet – I am aware of her current role on Station 19, thus my mention of pursuing additional opportunities. I just don’t want Britt to die in case Kelly would like to reprise her role later in the future.
Margherita
I guess I thought you meant additional opportunities in the future. I miss her already, she interacts so well with every character she’s involved with and now I’m especially liking her with Dr. Austin Holt. He and Maxi are a disaster.
Britt is one of the most entertaining characters on the show thanks to Kelly Thiebaud. She has made so much of this role since her return. Perfect partner with Kathleen Gati, who is another gem. Happy for Thiebaud but very sad to see Britt go.
I think she goes off screen to a medical facility, recommended by her mother and along the way she eventually finds Jason and returns. It might not happen for 2 or 3 years but it could happen and thats how I would write Britt off.
Timmm
Makes sense, there’s always that word remission that covers just about every illness. It’s saved many a life on the Soaps!
Yup– soap writing 101
been there and done that, so it’s most likely..
I just said much the same..
A great many see that coming, for sure.
You are hired!
Honestly, the writers are idiots. Yet, I can’t stop watching. I just keep hoping it gets better and right when it could They drop the ball. Some things are just drawn out too long. They didn’t have to kill off Jason. Loved him but just replace a close looking match. Why kill off Franco to bring him back to the same show as someone else. Just idiotic! They write things like they forgot what they wrote in the past. I was waiting for the truth to finally come out that she really didn’t have Huntington’s disease because Victor arranged for the fake diagnosis. Now, they’ve taken it for a turn for the worse! I’m waiting for the other shoe to drop and it better on the fact that hopefully the new doctor was working for Victor also because he has a vested interest in that necklace as well. Maybe she’ll make a phone call to Victor and say it’s done. I don’t know but they need to bring the storyline back to the original which is, her disease is not really that Huntington’s disease. I swear sometimes I look at this show and just feel like I am watching a ton of high school to college kids writing scenes. I know soap operas can have unrealistic storylines and situations but General Hospital is just driving me bananas with their writing. Holly over acts, Jordan feels like she’s reading from a script with a little extra feeling added. Very little. Let me stop because entertainment is my world, and I think I’m being too critical here. So, let me jump off my soapbox. Do not kill Britt off of the show please!
Perfect! That’s how it was headed and then they switched things up. I still think Victor has set this all up. I’m also thinking Austin and the new doctor are part of it. Hope so. Kelly and Kathleen are awesome.
Kathleen and Linda
A lot of wishful thinking here. Although we can attribute a lot of things to that old buzzard Victor I don’t think he can work magic! Britt has been having physical symptoms for a few years now and progressing. She’s a Dr.herself, and knows what’s real or not. Austin is a good guy, and is only being blackmailed by the so called cousin to treat bad guy’s gunshot wounds, etc.I hate losing Britt too, but she’s already started her new show, and I guess this will be the start of her exit shows at GH.
Hi Violet–
I doubt she will die..
When it comes to soap people many were to die from their illness but are still breathing..Y&R Victor’s heart transplant they don’t last forever..
Nikki and her MS seems to be gone..All cancer near-death people are alive.
And the list goes on and on. Sure someone knows the list lol
Missdianosious is common in soaps, also.
Anyways, time will tell if she will actually die.
Perhaps she will go to Switzerland for a new miracle cure..
Therefore she’d be gone for a season..
SuOOO
Hey! Hope you have/had a great Thanksgiving! Iam going out this year with a friend, just couldn’t handle the hustle and bustle of some family and their friends, in-laws, etc. Maybe that’s cold, but this year I needed something more quiet.
About Britt, sorry I got off track. I don’t think we will see her die on the show, that would be too final. Whatever happens I hope we see her again, she’s a wonderful character. What makes me most upset is that we lose Brit and have to have that horrible Victor shoved down our throats.
Hey Ghost
Not going to deny the writers make some boneheaded decisions but in the case of Jason and Franco, there are other circumstances…
While Jason could have been sent to prison or put in a coma (like Lulu), a recast wasn’t possible. Jason is a high-profile role that commands an experienced actor. Most would probably pass on the role after seeing how the show treated the last Jason recast (Billy Miller). Somewhere down the road, Steve Burton will come back and the other actor would be cast aside.
As for Franco, the writers (and Frank Valentini) had planned to bring Roger Howarth as Todd Manning. The network nixed that idea as they want to remove characters associated with sexual assault. Thus, no Franco, Todd, Harmony (helped facilitate Shiloh), and apparently Luke. Since he was such an integral part of the show for decades, I assume they’ll bend and have Tony Geary make an appearance for the 60th anniversary in the spring.
Ohhhh that was so painful to watch, but what brilliance from those two ladies!! Knowing Kelly is leaving breaks my heart, but I pray there is some sick twisted plot, where Britt doesn’t have Huntington’s (one can wish folks!) and it’s all a set up for some crazy reason that will bring Kelly back to us! UGH, my heart can’t take this!
I love the chemistry between Kathleen and Kelly! They are my favorite parent/child combo on GH. Their scenes together make you feel as if they are mother and daughter!
Alex…I so agree with you on Kathleen and Kelly’s chemistry. I will really miss that.
I really like Britt. I was still holding on to the possibility of Jason coming back, and he and Britt getting together. The writers really did a number on those two. I am going to miss Britta. PS. Please writers, don’t kill her off
This scene was heart-wrenching for me—Kathleen and Kelly are two formidable thespians—-there is no other pain which can compare to that of a mother losing a child.
I will miss “Britt”—-Let’s hope she will return —miracles do happen on soaps—it’s a constant.❤️
KT is an absolute rock star and those scenes were amazing. Hopefully, she will get submitted for leading actress nomination. Goingto miss Britt, but if I was stuck with a horrible character/actor playing Cody, I’d leave too..lol
Dont like her and I’m not smitten with her ..She @#$ Jason and everyone went crazy for but it was dumb to do. They @#$” up Jasam for a taller and brunette!!! I say they should have expanded Jasam relationship!! And their children!! I hope she doesn’t come back!!
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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob
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.
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
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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