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Sofia Mattsson Wraps 7-Year Run as ‘General Hospital’s’ Sasha Gilmore
The Friday, July 18th episode of General Hospital marked the final appearance of Sofia Mattsson as Sasha Gilmore. In story, Sasha has gone to live with her mother and father, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) and Holly Sutton in France, to protect her daughter Daisy from harm. The episode also signified the end of a short return appearance for Tristan Rogers, who publicly shared on Thursday that he was battling cancer.
In a statement to TV Insider, a GH rep explained the reason for Mattson’s exit: “There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV. But she is open for a return in the future.”
General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini offered, “I love Sofia, she is a great actress and a dear friend. We will miss her, but we wish her the best in all of her future endeavors.”
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This week, Sofia’s co-star, Rory Gibson (Michael Corinthos) in his latest interview on the Michael Fairman Channel, spoke on working with her during their short time together on the soap opera, expressing: “She’s the best. Sofia is just one of the loveliest people that I’ve ever met in my life. She’s incredible and she’s so talented and I love working with her.”
Weighing-in on of her favorite storyline highlights during her run, Mattsson related, “I’m a bit of a romantic, so I’m particularly fond of all the love stories! I think her love with Brando (the late Johnny Wactor) was so beautiful and pure. And I really feel like Sasha and Michael (formerly Chad Duell, and now Rory Gibson) have a unique and strong love. I’ve gotten an overwhelmingly positive response to our chemistry since Rory took over the role. Who knows in the future? I’m rooting for Sasha and Michael to reunite one day!”
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Saying goodbye to a place you have made your second home for the last seven years, can’t be easy, but Sofia explained how she felt on her last day on set, “It was emotional for sure. Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn’t see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me. (It was) bittersweet for sure. I’ve had such a great time, but I’m also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.”
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GH fans will remember that it was back in 2018 when Sofia debuted on the soap opera when the character of Sasha was in collusion with Valentine Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) when she was paid-off to pretend to be Nina Reeves’ (Cynthia Watros) long-lost daughter. Fast-forward to 2025 and Nina and Sasha have be extremely close, and in fact, it was their goodbye to each other earlier this week that had many reaching for the hankies.
So, are you sad to see Sofia Mattsson exit General Hospital? Would you like to see Sasha come back down the line and get back involved with Michael in a romance? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
I think it is safe to say when storyline requires we will see Sasha, and hopefully it will be Sofia Mattsson. Plus knowing she is with Holly and Robert, it’s a beautiful exit. The gift is that it gave us Tristen Rogers.
I was hoping that they’d discover that it was Willow who was the baby stalker so Sasha could come back. Now that we know that Sofia isn’t coming back anytime soon, does that mean Willow’s crime won’t be discovered? And it looks like it wasn’t her just going insane, and that it was really a premeditated plan so Michael could “ get a taste of his own medicine” ( Willow’s words).
I think Liesl will be the one to expose Willow.. and end Drew.
She was off to a good start yesterday. I was actually surprised at her rant to Nina, after Willow left the room.
I’m thinking…. Damn, when did Dr. Ooblech get an actual conscience??
Somebody has to send Drew down here to become Dragon Chow. Might as well be Liesl. Why not?
What did you think of Liesl telling Nina that Willow had a “ devil smile” cross her face upon hearing how Michael lost a son? Willow looked like Nelle in that instance.
I wasn’t offended by the comparison, because I understood the context. I knew what Dr. Liesl was saying. She knows that Willow ain’t actually anything like me!
Willow’s clearly either being drugged, or Drew’s playing with the magic Tarot cards again and has her brainwashed. If that’s the case, Jason’s probably still carrying one of those around in the pocket of his leather jacket. The one he used to shut off Drew’s own brainwashing back on Cassadine island.
I regrettably think… it’s the sex that Drew has her spellbound by. Wouldn’t it be easier for Carly and Nina just to double slap Willow and yell “Snap out of it! We both did!” Then watch Willow break as she try to grasp that.
I hope you’re right and that it happens sooner rather than later.
My favorite story was when she was being held in that medical facility and kept drugged. That story has me so upset and rattled my nerves because it went on for so long.
I do hope Sasha comes back to the canvas before too long!
Yes. She’s been a really fun part of GH, even when they were driving Sasha literally crazy. I was hoping for a Michael and Sasha reunion. Rory and Sofia had great chemistry. I hope we see her again, and I wish her great success.
It’s just not right. We couldn’t make it work #GH? I certainly hope someday when things change she can come back.
Maybe she didn’t want to stay?
She chose to leave to pursue other opportunities.
No I love her and I really think her and Jason could be great together!! I hope she’s back soon!!!
I am sad to see her go! Sasha is Robert and Holly’s daughter so I know they will replace her…but it won’t be the same. I’m still trying to get over the loss of Sam McCall. Anyway, I appreciate Mattson’s chemistry with the new Michael, Jason, Robert and Cody. She’s got talent in spades.
I’m sure Sophia will do well in her future endeavors. She’s gorgeous and she is a great actress!
I love the actress but the character is played out. Having her with Michael just creates another stupid quadrangle with Willow and Drew. Glad Michael isn’t stuck with yet a 2nd liability as a partner.
Sending her away is the right thing to do.
Her character has been through too much. It was one thing after another. I agree, it’s time to put her on the backburner for a while.
I’m just glad she got a nice ending and it was nice seeing her with Robert. Wow, 7 years. Doesn’t seem like it. Tristan looked great at the end of Thursday’s episode. In Friday’s episode, I could see he was tired, but I know he’s tough. Keep fighting Tristan. We all love you.
I wish she wasn’t leaving, her and Michael would make a great couple.with all the other crazy things going on on GH, it was awesome to see something happy. Wish her the best, please come back, don’t wait too long either.
Love Sophia, but if its her choice to leave then I support her exit, I’m a fan so I’ll watch her in whatever she does, best of luck, and I do hope she visits from time to time.
Loved seeing Tristan Rogers, glad Sasha sought out her Dad, I’ll be praying for Tristan, nothing but good energy and prayers.
Seven years is a good run for a character that wasn’t tied to a core family until her final 10 months.
Kudos to Sofia as she ride through all the tragedies Sasha faced to get an eventual happy ending.
Nina rightfully got a onscreen goodbye, but not Cody or Felicia?
This is a tough goodbye. Sofia’s chemistry with Rory, Steve, Cynthia, Jane, Sonny and Cody has been amazing to watch. I hope this is not goodbye, but simply I will see you soon. Sasha has become a true leading lady on the show since her one-night with Michael. I wish her nothing but success. #heartbroken
Of all the characters to go they let this gem leave! Hoping we see Sofia/Sasha and Daisy in the not distant future!
I’m very sad to see Sofia go. I thought that Sasha and Diasy would leave PC until it was revealed that Willow was the stalker and then they’d return. Now, it seems they’ll be gone for a much longer period of time.
Would someone please just put Drew out of our misery and send Willow to get help so this nightmare can end?!?
I am disappointed in her exit, especially since I do feel like Sasha and Michael (Chad Duell/Robert Adamson/Rory Gibson) deserved more as a pairing; however, Sasha was put through genuine torture porn over the years, and it’s time the character rests, even with a canvas as bloated as General Hospital has been.
Sofia Mattsson did a fine job as Sasha, but the character was often directionless and written off the cuff. The comparison I’d make is Genie Francis as Diana Colville on Days of Our Lives. No character, however; once TPTB gave Sasha a character, it was over with. If you ask me, not making Sasha really Nina’s (Cynthia Watros) daughter was a huge misstep and is when the character should have exited. As a whole, the character of Sasha stayed four to five years too long, honestly.
But I do wish Ms Mattsson the best in wherever her career takes her and would welcome her back sometime [long] down the line.
I am really sorry to see Sasha leave! I had hoped she & Michael would end up falling in love & getting married.
I hope Sasha returns and her and Michael can be together with all 3 kids. That would be awesome. I w a nt drew and Willow exposed for the awful things they have done. Nina do something. Only u can …hopefully LiSEL will…
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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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