General Hospital
GH’s Steve Burton Tests Positive for COVID-19 But Is Asymptomatic; ‘Stone Cold and the Jackal’ Shows To Be Rescheduled
The Delta Variant of the coronavirus continues to wreak havoc on many lives. Now comes word from General Hospital’s Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) that he tested positive for Covid-19, although he is feeling fine, and thus has to cancel his scheduled appearance this weekend and moving forward in August with Bradford Anderson (Spinelli). The two had a show scheduled in Boston for this weekend as part of their Stone Cold and The Jackal Tour.
In a statement in his video shared by Coastal Entertainment, Burton shared: “Long story short I was exposed at work. I tested negative on Wednesday and then I wanted to take another test before I got on a plane to be safe and come out and see you guys and then I tested Positive. I feel fine, I have no symptoms, other than being really bummed that we can’t see you guys.”
Burton says they will announce new dates from the now cancelled August leg of their tour next week.
Watch Steve’s video announcement below.
Please send your well-wishes to Steve, hopefully all will continue to be well with him, and let’s hope we can make across-the-board mandates for vaccinations, and efforts, to stop the spread of the Delta Variant for the safety of all our our loved ones and colleagues whether it be at home, at school, or on the job.
Hey everyone we are so sorry we have to postpone all shows for @1SteveBurton @BfordAnderson @StoneColdJackal – Steve is feeling fine but has tested positive. More info by next week regarding new dates for the tour. pic.twitter.com/KYaP02D2H7
— Linda Rohe (@coastalent1) August 13, 2021
Well now you know somebody’s gonna put a hit out on COVID. That virus ain’t gonna get away with threatening Stone Cold.
It would be helpful to know if Mr. Burton had received both initial vaccine doses as he doesn’t fit the criteria of someone apt to be struck with the variant. From all the news shows I’ve seen, it’s only a small group who would need the booster for the variant. I just hope all will recover from this dreadful time. Especially sorry for families that have suffered so much pain.
First of all, there is no “criteria” for who can get it; the virus obviously doesn’t care. More important, of course he’s NOT vaccinated. He would’ve said so in the video, and we all know it.
DON’T EVER ASK ANYONE IF THEIR VACCINATED.
THEIR ARE HIPPA LAWS HELLO
Stay safe get better soon we love you❤
I’m so sorry to hear about Steve.
I hope you’re back to normal before you know it.
Glad you’re feeling good.
What’s this bit about NLG being pissed about COVID being spread at the show’s studio’s?
She said there were five actors who weren’t vaccinated and feels it should be mandatory. As we can see from Steve Burton, she’s right to feel that way. It’s way risky for these actors to be doing scenes with people who aren’t vaccinated; the crews are required to be; union rule.
Rebecca 1…Wonder how she felt about sharing scenes with Ingo today.
There are people that test positive for covid but have no Symptoms…
Where is Brenda at Vanessa Marcil?
Brenda needs to bring sonny home and expose everything
Jbolin
Say what??
Thank you!!!!!!!!!!
Vaccine or no vaccine if I was an actor on the show I would not feel comfortable doing any kissing scenes. No one knows much about this delta variant and even if the vaccine people have gotten is 100% effective against the delta variant. I see some actors are still not doing kissing scenes and I assume they are either not vaccinated and/or not comfortable doing these scenes during the pandemic. The Delta variant seems to be affecting the younger group so if I was GH I would cut out all kissing scenes for now. Just doesn’t seem to be the wise decision.
Lots of false positives with the rapid test. Sounds like the test was a rapid test. He should have gotten the 72 hour test.
How do you know there is No such thing as asymptomatic?
adjectiveMEDICINE
(of a condition or a person) producing or showing no symptoms.
“infection is usually asymptomatic”
Example: PID. Men often have no symptoms, but can spread it to women during penetrative vaginal intercourse (unprotected). Women may also be asymptomatic, but will still suffer damage to their reproductive abilities, among other things.
I hate to see disinformation in any form. It’s disheartening when certain actors promulgate such falsehoods about COVID — Ingo, I’m talking to you! A certain ex-U.S. president was kicked off social media for constantly putting out disinformation, much of it harmful, some of it inciteful. Certain other members of Congress have also been kicked off social media, even briefly, for disinformation and harmful words.
I don’t like to see disinformation at this website either (discussion on “asymptomatic”). Anti-vaxxers, reality-deniers, science-haters, please change your ways. It might just save your life!
Jamesj75…It’s disheartening when anyone comes out with misinformation about covid, or any subject. Sorry to hear Ingo being one of those. But I also don’t like those who get on social media to fire him. With social media all of this negativity can spread like wildfire. The social media companies get a lot of blame here. I’ve listened to their rationales about monitoring content to their sites. It falls on deaf ears with me, especially one company whose founder started by rating girls in college. For those who believe in their freedom of choice, fine, but stay home where you won’t take the chance of infecting anyone else.
rose, thanks a million for your reply. I appreciate the points you make here, and I agree. I am no fan of social media — I don’t use them. I think they have proven to be harmful to our society at large and to individual self-esteem. But I congratulate them for removing those from their platforms who purposefully misuse those platforms to spread disinformation and hate. As for firings and cancellations, those are more nuanced and subjective, so that a case-by-case basis seems a worthy route. Take care.
You’re incorrect. There are lots of times that people are asymptomatic yet still positive and even contagious. Sometimes people do not have symptoms initially, but then develop them as the disease progresses.
Think: which is the more dangerous idea if it’s incorrect — yours, or the asymptomatic COVID “lie”?
Typhoid Mary was wrong, too. She ignored experts’ advice, and killed people with her gross poop-hands.
Stop helping kill people with your poop ideas.
I’m…I’m not even mad anymore, just sad. So many if you are in denial, filling hospitals. I feel so helpless. I’m immune-suppressed and trapped. You’re the third person saying this nonsense and I can’t with it. Please just…just find good sources and not these online fringe colloidal silver shills.
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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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