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Gregory Harrison Wraps His Run on General Hospital
Gregory Harrison, who has played Gregory Chase on General Hospital, has left the series. As viewers saw, on the May 20th episode Gregory remembers his life, then seemingly went to asleep.
However, on today’s May 21st episode, is it revealed Gregory, who suffered from ALS, passed away in his sleep. Harrison brought with him extensive television and movie credits from Trapper John M.D., Falcon Crest and more before coming to GH.
Harrison joined the ABC daytime drama series in a recurring capacity back in November 2020 and signed a contract back in June of 2022. A rep for the show confirmed to Soap Opera Digest that Gregory’s exit was storyline-dictated.
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In story, Gregory Chase was the estranged father to Finn (Michael Easton), as they had a complicated past. He also had a younger son Harrison Chase (Josh Swickard). Gregory was also the grandfather to Violet (Jophielle Love). One of his last wishes was to see Chase and Brook Lynn (Amanda Set tie the knot.
Over the past few months before the character’s demise, he became close with Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Tracy (Jane Elliot).
The death of Gregory Chase will certainly rock Finn and Chase’s world.
So, sad to know Gregory Harrison has departed General Hospital? Comment below.
Bravo to Mr. Harrison for a job well done!
You will be missed
Finally a logical, real character with no crime background, not filled with violence and rage and they kill him off, far too early. Even with ALS there could easily been another year storyline. Maybe he should have gotten a third opinion regarding the hip replacement surgery no one knew he had… it was about the same time as Heather…
I am so sorry to hear this news. From what I saw, Gregory Harrison did an excellent with that character. I loved the interactions between him and his sons and with Alexis and Tracy. I’m sure Mr. Harrison will definitely be missed.
Gregory Harrison is a Class act and he will certainly be missed on General hospital…. I really hate to see him go.
I had high hopes they could have done something to reverse his medical condition. He really was a great character.
I wish they could have kept Gregory on the show!!!! He will be missed
this was so sad, they need to give us viewer a break from killing off characters from heartbreaking diseases, its just to much, I don’t want to tune in to GH to watch characters dying off from Alzheimer’s or ALS then hear whispers that Ryan might be resurrected from the dead after we all saw him get killed off, or have heathers horrible crimes explained away. oh and I almost forgot have Jason come back from the dead for the 100th time. Just put a freeze heartbreaking disease already at least for a couple of years.
Just like real life
Agree; soaps should be about escapism. GH never did these horrific back-to-back fatal diseases until Valentini and Van Etten. Way too much; one after another. Horrible. Let’s hope with the return of Van Etten this dark streak doesn’t continue. Utterly depressing.
Actually, in the 90s, GH had Maxie’s Kawasaki Syndrome followed by Stone’s AIDS diagnosis then Monica’s breast cancer. As great as all those stories were, the network apparently noticed the severity. Stories were circulating of a plan that Audrey was going to be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, but the network killed the storyline.
We do need medical storylines on GH, but not always dire diagnoses.
Don’t worry Ryan’s not leaving Hell ever again!
He will be missed
What a beautiful character to watch. He had such wonderful relationships with family and friends. He was a joy and will impossible to forget. We will all miss you
Very disappointed. His character was amazing. Disappointed in the writers.
It wasn’t the writers. He wanted to retire!!!
Gregory Harrison did such a great job at GH. He will be missed. Loved him since watching Trapper John MD.
This totally caught me by surprise. Not the fact that Gregory died, this was always how the story was going to end the minute they gave him ALS, barring a storyline re-write. I just didn’t expect it now. I figured they had more story to tell. But I’m glad they did it this way, rather than make us watch Gregory continue to deteriorate for another year. And like he said, he completed his bucket list. He got to officiate his son’s wedding. It wasn’t gonna get any better than that.
They didn’t broach the subject in today’s episode, but I wouldn’t be surprised if we find out that he offed himself, rather than put himself and his family through more suffering.
Gregory Harrison is a great actor and a class act, I’m sorry to see him go. There was so much more potential with the character, exploring the relationships with Tracy and Alexis. But it wasn’t meant to be.
Brilliant and touching writing with the scene where Gregory’s life flashed before his eyes, including them apparently using real pictures from Gregory Harrison’s life. When I saw that, I knew he was a goner. And then Michael Easton brought it today when Finn discovered his dad’s body. I needed some tissues for that one.
Hate to lose the character, but they did a wonderful job with the scenes. One thing during Frank Valentini’s tenure, he knows how to bring the emotion and get the tears flowing with touching and poignant scenes when someone dies. Thinking of Edward Quartermaine, Oscar, and Mike specifically.
Sobbing since the wedding after Chase honored his father during his vows. I will miss Gregory Harrison on the show, what a wonderful job he did! I was so hoping the character was simply going to sleep I was not expecting the exit.
It’s such a shame that the character of Gregory Chase is gone. GH needed a leading patriarch who wasn’t a mob boss and could layer the show with senior gravitas. Gregory was a character with morals and compassion and wisdom; something sorely lacking in many of GH’s characters. He was a pillar character in so many ways. Loved his relationships with everyone with whom he had scenes. The ALS story was really something they just couldn’t make disappear without disrespecting all those who are fighting this in real life. But, man!, I’m going to miss both Gregorys.
Gregory did an outstanding job with the material his was provided. However, Mr Chase was not a legacy character. The true patriarch you seek is Ned. Younger than Gregory, but truly the anchor for the Q family.
I agree with you; Gregory Harrison was excellent in the role. The character Gregory was one of the few things the writers, past and present, got right. He was a good-looking man “of a certain age” which is missing from the show. At present, Tristan Rogers is the only actor/male character in his 70s and unfortunately, he’s barely on. I and others have been wondering if he’s well health-wise. Gregory was a great romantic lead for either Alexis or Tracy; he had great chemistry with both but the show eventually seemed to drop the Alexis/Gregory pairing and struck gold with Gregory/Tracy. They had such a warm, charming, relationship; each being just what the other needed. And you’re exactly right; he had morals, compassion, and wisdom. A totally refreshing character;a calm demeanor and a stable person in the midst of the many unhinged characters in Port Charles. The Chase family in general is a breath of fresh air; the two brother, Violet, Gregory. And what a great addition he would have been in the Quartermaine home; I could envision him and Tracy with the family as she went in for a snarky comment and he gave her a loving, “don’t say it,” look.
It’s truly a shame that the previous writers decided to write yet another devastating disease/loss story. Though it was beautifully done, it was hard to watch, depressing, and what did we gain? Nothing; we lost a great character. The show needs to lighten up; bring back family, romance, levity; they could have had it all with this character, instead they chose darkness again.
You said it wonderfully.
Thank you Carrie.
Wow, perfectly said! I wasn’t even a huge fan of the character at first. I wasn’t a non-fan, Ijust didn’t know what they were doing with him or why I cared. I loved the actor, however. He struck such a warm balance despite that. Then they really went somewhere with him and I became a fan. Everything from there is precisely a co-sign from me…
Thanks BringRobertBack (Scorpio?) I love Robert, too. I hope Tristan Rogers is well. He seemed rather frail the last few times he was on and that was a while ago…
Let’s hope the GH powers-that-be got the obsessive devastating disease- of-the-month out of their system.
Is the actor choosing to leave or was he told he was leaving? Big difference. I love the character, he’s done great.
I loved Gregory Harrison’s character. He was great to watch. Sad that he is leaving. Maybe he can have a twin brother.
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I’ll miss him and his interactions with his granddaughter!
VERY, VERY BAD AND STUPID MOVE GH!!!!!
The story should never have been written; I was in absolute shock that on the heels of most of us hoping Britt had been misdiagnosed (before she was killed off) they followed her story up with yet another devastating disease. I vowed not to watch it if the story followed and detailed the stages and his deterioration. Depressing, dark, dismal, one horrific disease story after another which I had hoped would end with the firing of the writers and that the new writing team would not continue. Now with Van Etten being back (a horrible decision) I fear he may bring his doom and gloom back with him.
The story though, a much as I HATED it, was excellently done. Gregory Harrison and Gregory Chase were actual perfection, and it is our loss and GH’s loss that they got rid of such an excellent actor and character. Unfortunately, there was no way after too much time had passed to change course.
I personally would love for them, in time, to cast Gregory Harrison in another role. And since this is the soap genre and anything goes, I’d love him to be not only a look-a-like twin or cousin, (as opposed to a story where it’s the same actor but in-story no one sees the same face) and I’d like him to have a similarly charming, warm, intelligent personality. Or, write a story whereby we find out Finn was in the hospital, had suffered delusions and this nightmare as his mind took him on a journey about his father, his guilt at having been estranged all these years, his worst fear that he’d lose his father….only to awaken and realize that all that had happened had been his worst fear playing out in his mind only. Have Finn in a good emotional place, Gregory back, a Wizard of Oz resolution where Finn, aka, Dorothy, wakes up and everyone’s “back home….”
Too much? I don’t care; I’d love to suspend my disbelief to have “Gregory” back. 😉
Didn’t want Gregory chase to leave great great actor should have gave him a raise on general hospital wonderful actor should have kept him on the show. If Brooklynn and Chase had a kid on the show now he can’t get to know the baby.life is cruel
You should bring him 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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