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GH’s Maurice Benard Chats On Mia St. John’s Powerful Interview on ‘State of Mind’, Winning the Daytime Emmy & Sonny’s Future If Carly & Jason Get Hitched
Since the launch of Maurice Benard’s You Tube series, State of Mind, he has welcomed numerous guests who have opened up and shared their struggles with different aspects of mental health. But this Sunday, July 11th, Maurice will share for the first time his powerful and emotional sit-down interview with Mia St. John; one that he reveals was one of the most moving of his series thus far.
With Maurice being a huge boxing enthusiast throughout his life, having St. John, who is a boxer, herself, on as a guest was, of course, special. However, as soap fans know, Mia is also the former wife of the late Kristoff St. John (Ex-Neil Winters, Y&R) and they shared a son, Julian. Both men died, tragically. Julian, suffered from a long-history of mental illness, and his death was ruled a suicide, and Kristoff was consumed with grief following his son’s death which ultimately set him on a downward spiral. Kristoff’s death was ruled accidental caused by hypertrophic heart disease; which was exacerbated by alcohol use. In the conversation with Benard, Mia opens about her own personal struggle with addiction and how she coped with these two devastating losses. (See an exclusive preview clip below within this interview)
It’s also been a whirlwind year for Maurice. He just took home his third Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series during the 48th annual Daytime Emmy Awards for his moving portrayal as GH’s Sonny Corinthos, as he goes through all the stages of a child watching his father, Mike Corbin (played by Emmy-winner Max Gail) slip away due to the ravages of Alzheimer’s Disease. Since the Emmy broadcast was pre-taped due to Covid restrictions, except for revealing who the winners actually were, Benard shares what went down when his name was called watching the show from home with his family.
And … things are heating up on General Hospital! For months, Benard has been playing an amnesiac Sonny aka “Mike” who has become taken with deceitful Nina (Cynthia Watros), who knows he is alive and well and living in Nixon Falls, but fails to tell her nemesis Carly (Laura Wright), or anyone else in Port Charles. With everyone believing Sonny is dead after his showdown with Julian Jerome, Carly and Jason (Steve Burton) find themselves having to save Sonny’s territory and go up against the five families. So, what are the besties deciding to do? Get married! And as viewers saw, Carly recently removed her wedding rings to Sonny. So, now the question on GH fans inquiry minds is; will Sonny get his memory back in time, and stop Jason and Carly from tying the knot?
Benard weighs-in on what the future may hold for Sonny, the difficulties he faced during the Covid-19 lockdown with his mental health, his conversation with Mia, and much more. Here’s what Maurice shared.
Having Mia St. John on as your guest on the upcoming episode of State of Mind was quite emotional for you. What can you preview?
MAURICE: I can say that during last ten minutes, there’s a lot of spiritual stuff going on. I felt it. She’s very tough. You can tell that she doesn’t want to hurt anymore, and with me, I don’t know for sure, but I think she felt safe and protected. We got into Julian and Kristoff and what happened. I’m pretty sure I asked her and said, “I’d like to get into something. You could say ‘no’ to me. It’s fine,” and she told me the whole story. Michael, I know you were friends with Kristoff, you’re going to really be moved because I was extremely moved. It really, really hit me hard, because of what I’ve just been through during the pandemic. I just felt the need to be there for her. I mean, I have that in me anyway, but with her, I did because it seemed like a lot for someone to go through. I didn’t know Kristoff. I met him once, and we talked for a bit. He seemed like a great guy. I knew he was a great actor because I watched his work. I do know that everybody seemed to love him, but through State of Mind, it seemed like I got to know him a little better through Mia. I was looking in her eyes, and taking it all in, and she was telling me everything.
Throughout your series, you seemed to have become more comfortable in the role of the interviewer. It’s quite the switch isn’t it from always being on the other end as the interviewee.
MAURICE: Yeah, I’ve gotten better. You know what it is with me, and somebody said it, I’ve got a curiosity that I love to hear people’s stories, and I have a way to make people comfortable.
Does it help you in listening to what other people have gone through in dealing with your own struggles with mental illness?
MAURICE: Yeah, I’ve said it before. It’s like therapy for me. After Mia, I was drained, but in a good way. In the beginning of doing “State of Mind’, I was just learning. I wish I was more well-rounded in my intelligence. I barely graduated out of high school, but as far as what it is with me, if I know something like acting or mental health, I really completely know it. I’m into it.
How did the interview with Mia come about? Did you ask her to come on State of Mind?
MAURICE: I know who is involved with mental health. I know who would be interesting to interview, and then I reach out, and I have people coming who are not in the soap world. I have a WWE person; I have a TV critic, etc. So, I asked her, and Mia said ‘yes’, and then we did the interview. I’m a huge boxing fan. So, to be able to talk to her about boxing and things that happened to her right before her fights, I was just really fascinated.
That is right in your wheelhouse!
MAURICE: Way up my alley! If I could have more boxers on, I would love that. I love sports, but boxing is my one sport, so I was like a kid in a candy store talking to Mia.
How do you feel Mia is doing as she has been very open about her battle with alcoholism?
MAURICE: Any time you’ve been through that much, I think it’s a daily struggle for anyone. In addition, there is a really great organization she works with that I hope people will check out as she is trying to help others.
In terms of all of your State of Mind’s, did this one impact you in a different way?
MAURICE: The good thing for me about State of Mind is that I learn from each person about things that I didn’t know. For instance, coming up I have: Linsey Godfrey (Ex-Sarah, DAYS) who got hit by a car. I mean, you could read about it, but when you’re talking to someone, things come out. That’s what I love about doing this show. Jason Thompson (Billy, Y&R) didn’t know anything about mental illness, personally, but he talked about mental illness more than anyone! I said to him on the episode, “For somebody who doesn’t know anything about mental illness or didn’t have someone with it, you talk more about it,” because he had a curiosity on the subject. Mia’s was a little more because of the boxing and how deep we went with her talking about death. In an upcoming episode with Ken Shriner (Scott, GH), he teaches me a lot about death. When your parents die at 16, I don’t know how you could keep going. He taught me how. It was beautiful.
Let’s go back to a few weeks ago on June 25th and you win the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. How did you find out you took home the gold?
MAURICE: I was at my place in LA with my son, Joshua and my wife, Paula and we were watching the show. When they called my name, I was very moved to watch my wife and my son get so excited, it really was sweet. I liked my speech even though people had a problem with it, which is fine. It’s always great if Max Gail wins or I get a win, because it’s the Alzheimer’s storyline that gets the attention. And as I told you already, my dad has Alzheimer’s so it makes it even more personal.
And as you know, my mom had Alzheimer’s and died. That’s why what you and Max did together on-screen together felt so real and raw and touched so many people – especially those who have a loved one going through this now, or that has passed.
MAURICE: Yeah, it’s tough. I truly believe with this Emmy win, that it is the Alzheimer’s that really pushed it over the edge because it was a real story, greatly written, everybody deals with it, including you, including me, and you just can’t help but have a feeling about it. You know, if I have a reel that shows me as Sonny yelling at people, beating people up, it’s not going to give you the impact.
Was it weird coming to the stage and doing a pre-taped Emmy acceptance speech knowing that everybody else that was nominated had to do one too?
MAURICE: Well, thank, God I didn’t have to do it in front of actors; I probably wouldn’t have been able to do it. It’s weird, right? I knew I had to adjust. When I’ve won before, it’s in front of a lot of people, or semi-in front in a lot of people. So, with this year, your energy is different. So, you can’t act in a speech like that, because then it would seem kind of over the top, maybe. So, I just made a speech that I thought would work for what I was doing; which is kind of acting because I didn’t want to come out and say, “Oh, my God! I can’t believe it!” So, I said, “Okay, I’ll thank the actors, I’ll thank Frank, and I’ll make it about Alzheimer’s.”
I know some fans on social media jumped on the comment you made within the speech about ‘being the star of the show’ and you did tweet out that you went to Genie Francis (Laura, GH) to make sure there were no ruffled feathers there.
MAURICE: I went to Genie because I thought, I don’t want her to take what I said personally, and she’s like, “What are you talking about?” Sometimes I respond to a negative comment on Twitter with an emoji which can incite people. So, I decided, “I’m not going to do that anymore. No more responding.” Like I always say, you want to be loved and you want to be hated. You just want to be loved a little more. So, I stopped with the child’s play. I’m cool with it.
It seemed that things got twisted up, because you had related in the speech, that Frank Valentini (executive producer, GH) came over to you and said you have to do the storyline, because you are the star of the show, when you were overcome in the screen-test with Max Gail.
MAURICE: Sometimes people love to change the narrative. If you watch everything … they say what I said, but they don’t say that I also said ‘Alzheimer’s’ was the star, but I’ll take the hit.
I recently posted a clip of my interview with Cynthia Watros from the red carpet at the Daytime Emmys saying how she is so thrilled and honored to work with you. How is it working with Cynthia?
MAURICE: Let me tell you about Cynthia, and this is just my experience because I don’t know her that well. We hadn’t worked together before. First of all, we tend to overlook, because of her character and the story, or whatnot, is that she is a real actress. Let’s not forget that, I know she did Lost, and I didn’t watch her on another soap. I know from working with her. She can act. She makes adjustments, and she listens, and I’m really happy to be working with her. She is just stuck in a circumstance that is not her fault, but you know what, like I said today I think on Twitter to somebody, ‘but wait’. I’ve been working this last month doing some scenes with her, and when you see that, there’s a little bit of magic in there! I’m not saying it’s the greatest thing in the world, I’m just saying there’s a little magic!
Have you liked being “Mike “and not having Sonny’s memory because it opened up the story?
MAURICE: I know people think this story is my idea, like I needed a break or something. It has nothing to do with me needing a break. They came to me and said they were going to do this story. I said, “Let’s do this!” I’ve been enjoying this. It’s a different energy. The energy that Sonny has is dark. It’s like in third gear. Mike is like in first gear, calm, relaxed, happy.
You’re just realizing that now?
MAURICE: (Laughs) Well, I guess until you’ve gone somewhere else you really don’t know. Often times, when I do movies and other projects, it’s often the same kind of energy that Sonny has. I’ve never played a character like “Mike” where it’s a whole other feeling!
Is it more challenging to play a character like Mike?
MAURICE: No, easier! Sonny can be difficult to play. But guess what? The audience – at least my fans – they don’t care how happy I am or whatever, they are screaming “Go back to fricken Sonny!” I like that in a way, but I didn’t know that it was going to be this vocal from people. It’s not that they hate Mike, they just want Sonny, and Cynthia is put in a tough situation because of her history in that character.
So, now everyone saw last week that Jason and Carly have decided they have to get married for the sake of the business with Sonny believed-to-be-dead. What did you think when you heard that they were going in that direction with the story?
MAURICE: Well, I was the last one to know. I didn’t know they were going to get married until I heard about it in the makeup room. I think the first thing I thought of was … we are all going to be having some great scenes coming up, like, “Alright. Let’s rock and roll! Let’s do it! I’ll get into this character of Sonny when called upon.” It might be and dark and the whole thing, but once I’m in there, I’m fine.
It would seem if Carly and Jason do actually get married, it’s not going to be an easy road to reconciliation for Carly and Sonny down the line.
MAURICE: No. I would say not. The thing about Sonny is that it’s what Sonny does best, or what I do playing him best, is betrayal. So, for him, this is not a good thing. I would assume he’s just going to go, “What the…” and all hell is going to break loose.
Sonny’s body washed ashore and he was very much alive, while the search and rescue mission quickly became a recovery. Once again, law enforcement in Port Charles isn’t very good! (Laughs)
MAURICE: So, there you go. It’s going to be a bigger fight. It’s going to be a great fight when Sonny does return.
Fans are predicting that Jason and Carly are going to be at the altar, and Sonny is going to walk in alive and well with his memory back to the nuptials!
MAURICE: Well, however it goes, I would say, just let them just watch the fireworks as they unfold.
But you’re enjoying this story?
MAURICE: I’m cool, man. I will say this, I’m glad that I have been given this last month playing Mike, and the Nixon Falls story. I don’t know how much more we have ahead. I just know that what we’ve taped has been really cool, and I’m glad that they gave me that.
I know that the coronavirus pandemic and its isolation was rough for you. What can you share, and how did you find your way out of a downward spiral?
MAURICE: Yeah, Covid was just one of those things where I was hit with a lot of different things all at once, which was … GH shutting down production, my book tour not being in New York (although the book ended up probably doing better because of the pandemic, which was interesting) … my mom and dad moved out … and I thought it was the end of the world. We all did at some point, and it all hit me with a rush of anxiety that I had never felt before in my entire life, and it was four months of terror … way too long. I was shaking like a leaf, not sleeping, it was tough. What I tell people is that when you go through these things, it will pass. I know, for me, four months was too long, but it did pass. You’re better because of it. You can take one of either two roads. You can get worse, and you can say, “I’m a victim, I’m a victim,” or you can take the other road and say, “I’m stronger now. Look at what I’ve been through,” and then, look at what happens … a year and a half later, look at what my life is. I have a pond here at home, and I used to run around this pond crying my eyes out, every morning crying, like I couldn’t do it anymore, and a year later, I walk around the pond like it’s the greatest thing in the world, but that’s what this is, this mental health. You can think you can’t go on, but then it rewards you with a better life.
I was going to say, that’s pretty profound. When you were going through the four months, did you think you were going to come out of it okay?
MAURICE: No, I’m going to be honest. I finally got on Lexapro after three months. If Lexapro didn’t work, I can’t say positively what would have happened. It gradually made me feel better. Like I have said, if GH had called me a month before, I wouldn’t have been able to finish the storyline. It would have been the end. I wouldn’t have been able to go back to work, because I was in that state of mind. So, they called at the right time. I went back to work and I was on Lexapro. The thing about Lexapro is – and we always tell people to get professional help. There are a lot of people like me, and I’ve got to say, first you get professional help because you’re on the brink of whatever. So the first five days of taking Lexapro, you feel worse than you did just before you started taking it, and that is scary because you’re like, “I can’t take this. This is horrible,” and then I stayed on it. It got gradually better, and just a month and a half ago or so, I weaned myself off.
How are you feeling now?
MAURICE: Oh, let me tell you, the day that I weaned off, was a Thursday, and I wasn’t going to take it, and I was on my bed, and I felt the greatest I felt maybe, ever. Now, I’m not saying people should go off it, whatever, because I was on it for like 8 months or something, but it saved my life like lithium for my bipolar disorder, and that’s an amazing thing that these pills could do. What happened with me with the pandemic is that I had never really taken anything for anxiety. I had only taken lithium, and I’d been on lithium for 30 years, but for anxiety, I never wanted to take anything, but if you’re bad, if you’re like (you know those gears I’ve been talking about) in 4th and I was like in 5th gear, you’d better get some help, man, because you can’t get off it on your own.
I want to conclude checking in on your dad, Humberto. When did you learn he had Alzheimer’s, and how is he doing now?
MAURICE: It’s been a while since I found out. I didn’t really want to talk about it, and then I did something in People magazine with the book, and I asked him if I could talk about it, and he said “yeah”. So, it gave me the green light, and that was maybe 10 months ago. He’s actually doing good. It’s slowly kind of happening but that is how the disease works. This has been a really great conversation, man!
So, what do you think will happen with Sonny aka “Mike”? Will he return to Port Charles before Carly and Jason tie the knot? Have you been watching Maurice’s State of Mind series, and has it helped you with any of your mental health issues or concerns? Were you happy that Maurice took home the gold this year for his portrayal in the Alzheimer’s storyline? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
What a wonderful interview with Maurice! Well done, Michael. I look forward to watching his interview with Mia St. John.
Maurice been one of my favorites since I first started watching GH, which was right around the time Sonny Corinthos first showed up in Port Charles. I think he’s one of the finest actors to ever take the screen in daytime history.
People have their opinions and are certainly entitled to them. I personally think the criticism and downright hatred that Maurice gets from a certain segment of the social media audience is absurd and way over the line. But we live in an era where some people just think they can say whatever they want on social media, while hiding behind their computer or phone screen.
And then you have the critics that are just laughable. The ones that whined and complained for years that they were sick of Sonny and the mob stuff on GH. So they did a storyline having nothing whatsoever to do with the mob, that was on the complete opposite end of the spectrum, that showed a totally different side of Sonny with the Alzheimer’s story, which he deservedly won two Emmys for, and they still find things to complain about. Now it’s complaining about a line from an Emmy acceptance speech. It’s so ridiculous.
Enjoyed reading about Maurice. Wonderful person so open about his life. I have had the same problem & can relate to mental illness In My early 30’s I am 82 now. It will. E wonderful to see him return to GH can’t wait. Good luck all the best to a great actor & wonderful person.
I want to see Sonny and Nina get it on. I think the story needs that level of complexity.
Complexity my eye. I would like to see Carly get her hands on Nina. How could she keep the man away from his family,especially since they share a grandson. Shame on Nina. I can’t wait for Sonny’s appearance
Ms. Sobers says it all and gets right to the crux of the issue: Sonny has a FAMILY, sons, daughter—what a totally selfish b_tch Nina is that her “feelings” are more important than anyone else’s. Shame on Nina. Really
Me too!
Me too
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I have to disagree. This has been a story line that most fans have not liked. Why compound it into a more complex situation that you’re wanting. It will be exciting enough when Sonny and Nina get back and Sonny realizes what his wife and best friend have done and if Sonny says he understands and they did the right thing, then I will jump right over to your side, telling he and Nina to go for it. Sonny might be a lot of things but he doesn’t walk on water and if he’s all forgiving, it’s not normal.
Violet…I’m one who has liked the storyline. Mainly because it has allowed another side of Sonny that I prefer compared to the Sonny/Carly/Jason show of the last few years. No doubt there is going to be hell to pay when the truth comes out that the two women in his life have made decisions that have/will impact him. As for Jason “it’s only business” so he may be forgiven. For Carly, even though she loves Sonny, I can’t help but think she has always wanted Jason as her own. And Nina, by momentarily getting back at Carly, has lied by omission, and now doesn’t know how to tell Sonny, Phyllis and Lenny the truth. She stands to lose all three.
What I don’t get, Violet, is why these stories have to go on so loooonnnnnng. I know writers plan these arcs to last a while but this Mike the Barman story is just too much. Even a good thing, like a fresh fish, can overstay its welcome. Years back, ATWT committed to shorter story arcs and it was terrific while it lasted. Less frustration for viewers (and actors, I imagine) on bad stories and more room for characters to grow. The more time that passes, the worse it’ll be for Nina.
You saved my life. I read your book during the pandemic, as I was sitting by my sister’s death bed. May God continue to bless you.
Go back to your family!
And let all hell break loose on Nina NOT Carly and Jason or I think there are going to be a lot of long time GH fans who will no longer be watching – me for one after almost 50 years.
Jo
I understand your comment, but I could never punish myself by not watching a show that I’ve invested so many years in just because they are doing a SL I don’t like or approve of. If that was the case, I’d have stopped watching most of the Soaps years ago. Hang in there, it will most likely work out to our liking. I feel like you do about Nina, especially not telling Sonny who he is and the thought of Carly and Jason being together makes me sick.
Well said, Violet. We all have stories we can’t abide. Remember Summer Newman and slimy Luca Santori on Y&R? Just dreadful. And Victor’s godawful, pretentious romance with Sabrina, half spoken in French! Oy vey. Regarding Nina, yes what she’s doing is awful, but can you imagine what’s awaiting us when Carly finds out? The banning of Nina seeing Wiley is sure to follow, not to mention the shoe clumping! I guess part of me feels bad for Nina; she’s her own worst enemy.
I want Sonny to stop the wedding so Jason can go to Obstrect daughter the one Jason was on the run with he deserves his owe storyline
Jo
I wouldn’t punish myself, giving up a show I love because they are writing something I don’t like. I hate it too, but it will pass and hopefully things will turn out the way we want them to. In the meantime, we can still hate Nina and her selfish stuff she’s been up to.
Maurice, enjoyed your interview on” State Of Mind”,your singing, etc. Now will you and your dimples get back to P.C and save Jason from a fate worse than death. I hope you are as angry as you should be, with all of them not following up on searching for you as much as they should have.
Maurice Bernard is a pro! He seems to speak from his soul and has helped many people with mental health problems. Personally, I don’t like the Mike storyline, because it has gone on so long. GH doesn’t usually have long long storylines. I hope it’s coming to an end. But it has been a vehicle to see another facet of Sonny’s personality and a chance for Maurice to step out of the box. Looking forward to more! I love State of Mind and this interview is great. Keep doing what you’re doing!
I’m so glad he did the alzheimer’s disease storyline because it hits home for me AND so many people! And I am only 45 years old!
yes my mom 6years ago died from alzehemier it was so hard cause she forgot her grandkids name an great grands it was so hard cause she forgot who people were an when she fell an broke her hip that was it she just gave up stop eating an speaking so please stay with that love one every chance u get
Can’t speak for anyone else but this crap SL with Sonny and Nina is getting really old and tiresome. Not enough to hold anyone’s interest, except maybe today’s show in the hospital with Lenny, which we didn’t even see. No, we had to watch Nina and grizzled Sonny. Someone suggested they go all the way, and I thought oh yuk, but now Iam thinking if he remembered Carly right in the middle, it would be great and serve Nina right.
When will all this be over. GH stories drags too long. I want to see Sonny and Carly back together. I also want to see Carly give Nina a good ass beating for what she’s doing. I’m all about family and love. I don’t want to see Carly with Jason.
Sonny, I have I am bipolar also I am glad that they put that in the show and please hurry back soooooon! Misses you
I love Sonny corinthos and I cannot wait for him to return to Port Charles and see all the fireworks explode! I love Jason and I love Carly but they need to remain friends Sunny and Carly are epic together and that’s where they belong and I can’t wait for that nasty nasty Nina to get everything that’s coming to her
Can’t wait for this to explode! My husband and I want Sonny to handle this in his usual way. He is so good at being Sonny. He was in my dream last night. He was amazing even in my dream. Nina may become pregnant . Oh boy!
Maurice Bernard is one of the finest human beings I have observed I would love to meet him and talk to him he’s just such a enveloping type of personality… I love sonny his character because of him or whoever he thinks is…nothing but love for Maurice..❤❤❤❤
Maurice Benard is one of the best human beings ever! I loved his interview with Linsey Godfrey so much,, We need more people like this on the planet…I love you Maurice and love Sonny no matter who he thinks he is!
I want sonny home with his family and Nina dog out by everyone. She is dirty.
I agree just love Sonny dimples
General Hospital
THIS WEEK on GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dex and Josslyn’s Relationship at a Crossroad, Jason Contacts Diane For Help
Previews for the week of March 18-22nd on General Hospital, plus the latest promo for the daytime drama series, share that Jason’s (Steve Burton) return has already affected so many lives, especially given the fact that several key people aka Michael (Chad Duell), Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) and Danny (Asher Antonyzn) know his location at this moment.
Eventually, Jason (Steve Burton) will get in touch with Diane (Carolyn Hennesy), from what one can only assume is legal help. However, John (Adam J. Harrington) seems hot on Jason’s trail, but the question remains, if Jason was working for John as seemingly revealed in a flashback to keep out of prison, are the two working together … or are they mortal enemies?
Meanwhile, it looks like its curtain for now in the relationship between Dex (Evan Hofer) and Josslyn (Eden McCoy). After Nina (Cynthia Watros) dropped a bombshell about Cyrus (Jeff Kober), Joss gets an earful of information from Dex, when he admits that he was in Cyrus’s hospital room to kill him on orders from Sonny (Maurice Benard).
According to Soap Opera Digest, Eden McCoy shared, ” I think what’s different about this situation, and what pushes her over the edge, is that it wasn’t, like, a self-defense situation. It wasn’t at a shoot-out. He wasn’t protecting Sonny. Cyrus wasn’t doing anything! And I think that really scares her, to see him in the light of voluntarily killing someone in their sleep. That is very different from, like, shooting someone that’s shooting at Sonny. She is just in shock, like she can’t actually believe it.” As told by McCoy, “At that point, Josslyn says.’I can’t do this anymore,’ and makes her exit.”
Take a look below at the rest of the official teasers for the week.
MONDAY, MARCH 18
Dex makes a confession to Josslyn. Tracy shares a moment with Sonny. Diane offers encouragement to Alexis. Kevin explains what might have led to Marshall’s misdiagnosis. Stella has an unlikely encounter.
TUESDAY, MARCH 19
Josslyn opens up to Carly. Dex confides in Anna. Sonny offers Natalia some valuable insights. Jason gets a visitor. Brook Lynn lays into John.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20
Tracy sees a new side of Cody. Alexis informs Molly about her plans. Natalia has a revelation. Anna makes an admission to John over drinks.
THURSDAY, MARCH 21
Drew has a proposition for Nina. A photo shoot at Deception goes wrong. Laura and Heather find some common ground. Willow is worried by her actions.
FRIDAY, MARCH 22
Jason reaches out to Diane for help. Maxie calls Lucy out. Cody and Olivia comfort each other. Sasha makes a huge decision. Chase and Brook Lynn are stunned.
Now below, watch this week’s promo for the action in Port Charles.
What storyline are you looking forward to the most? The least? Let us know in the comment section.
General Hospital
REPORT: General Hospital Alum, Robyn Bernard, Homeless & Battling Addiction, Before Her Passing at 64
Robyn Bernard passed away earlier this week on March 12th, when her body was found in an empty field, which is allegedly behind a 7/11, and some trailer homes, in San Jacinto, California. The actress and singer, and former General Hospital alum, played Terry Brock from 1984-1990 and was 64-years-old at the time of her death.
New reporting on the life that she led over the past year, and longtime mental health issues and struggles with addiction, paint a picture that may have led to her death. Although it should be noted, the toxicology report is currently not completed or released. However, the sheriff department stated that no foul play is suspected.
Now, according to the Daily Mail, friends of Bernard spoke on how she had become part of their homeless community, and that she she struggled with alcohol addiction, and had been diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia through the latter part of her life.
In their accounts, things went south for Robyn when in 2014 she moved to the community in San Jacinto, which is 84 miles from Los Angeles. At that time, she moved into a trailer park for senior citizens and was beloved for her singing by her neighbors.
The report also notes that in 2015, tragically, Bernard’s trailer park home was burned to the ground taking 7 of her 8 beloved cats and all of her possessions. After that, Robin stayed with many people of the community, but the previous management chased her off of the premises. She then broke up with her boyfriend and eventually stopped communicating with her parents.
Bernard’s final home was in a community called Parkview Estates, facilitated by Riverside County’s Adult Protective Services Department. According to police records obtained by Daily Mail, through 2017-2019, Bernard faced numerous DUI drugs and alcohol arrests during that period.
Joni Woods, who lives opposite the space where Bernard’s trailer once was said: ‘I used to see her (Robyn) around town all the time pushing her shopping carts. She always had four or five of them, and I always felt so bad for her.” Robyn’s former boyfriend, Dan Berlin, expressed that the last time he had seen the GH alum was two years ago, “She was out there, talking to herself in a nonsense way. She was a schizophrenic.’
The friends of Bernard shared: “She used to say that Hollywood screwed her over,” adding, “They did her dirty and that’s why she ended up living in San Jacinto of all places.”
Share your thoughts on this tragic story of the last part of Robyn’s life, which again, stresses the importance of trying to find the appropriate help for those dealing with mental illness, being homeless, and addiction.
General Hospital
While ‘General Hospital’s’ Dante Lays in a Coma; Dominic Zamprogna Has Some Great New Portrait Headshots
On General Hospital, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) has thus far survived two bullets to the chest, and is laying in a coma. Sam (Kelly Monaco), his lady love, is by his side and beside herself after learning her ex Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) is alive and is of the belief that Jason have been the shooter who tried to take out Dante.
Sonny (Maurice Benard) has been wracked with guilt after he wasn’t so kind to his son, before the PCPD cop got shot. Meanwhile, Jason is hiding out at the Quartermaine boat house trying to recover from the gun shot wound he received.
While Dante’s life is still hanging in the balance, it appears that his portrayer, Dominic Zamprogna, took a diverse range of headshot and portrait photos under the eyes of talented photographer Jackson Davis. The photos were posted on Davis’ Instagram account.
A few former GH castmates commented on the photos including Marc Anthony Samuel (ex-Felix) who expressed: “Dante, Dante, Dante…,” and Mark Lawson (ex-Dustin) posted, “Dom!!!! Handle yo’ biz.”
Zamprogna joined General Hospital back in 2009 and has been nominated four times for a Daytime Emmy Award throughout his time thus far on the ABC daytime drama series.
So, what do you think will happen to Dante? Will he wake up and be just fine, or will he have another medical condition? What do you think of Dominic’s new headshots? Comment below.
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