{"id":107588,"date":"2024-06-26T19:40:16","date_gmt":"2024-06-26T19:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/26\/michael-easton-confirms-departure-from-general-hospital-whoa\/"},"modified":"2024-06-26T19:40:16","modified_gmt":"2024-06-26T19:40:16","slug":"michael-easton-confirms-departure-from-general-hospital-whoa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2024\/06\/26\/michael-easton-confirms-departure-from-general-hospital-whoa\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Easton Confirms Departure from General Hospital. Whoa!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Michael Easton has made a dramatic announcement in regard to the world of daytime drama.<\/p>\n<p>On Wednesday morning, the veteran actor shared a lengthy video on Instagram that confirmed his unexpected departure from General Hospital.<\/p>\n<p>Just how imminent is his departure?<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><noscript><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-1024x694.webp\" alt=\"Michael Easton for General Hospital\" class=\"wp-image-502868 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-1024x694.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-300x203.webp 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-768x520.webp 768w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-960x651.webp 960w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-1080x732.webp 1080w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital-1200x813.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital.webp 1241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 20px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/michael-easton-general-hospital.webp\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Easton poses here for a promotional photo.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (Disney)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Easton\u2019s final episode airs on Thursday, June 27!<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve always been partial to the Irish goodbye. That\u2019s where you leave the party without actually telling anyone you\u2019re gone,\u201d Easton said in his video farewell. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I thought you all deserved better, so I just wanted to let you know that I just filmed my final scenes here at General Hospital.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Easton created the character of John McBain on One Life to Live, eventually making the move to General Hospital in 2012.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Easton on air\" class=\"wp-image-502869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Easton on air\" class=\"wp-image-502869 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg 500w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNzNkN2ExYTYtNjI1My00ZDJiLTlmY2UtYWZmNDVhMDQyZmYzXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Easton is probably one of the most successful soap opera stars ever.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (General Hospital)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Due to legal issues when it came to intellectual property, the star exited the show along with other colleagues \u2026 but returned later in a new role as Silas Clay, who was killed off in August 2016. <\/p>\n<p>Six months after <em>that<\/em>, he re-entered the series as Dr. Hamilton Finn.<\/p>\n<p>Welcome to the universe of soap opera casting, those unaware of how this form of entertainment often works.<\/p>\n<p>Continued Easton via this social media footage:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019ve loved every minute that I\u2019ve been here. I want to thank the entire cast and crew for allowing me to share their stage this past 10 years.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMost importantly, I want to thank all of you for the kindness and love you\u2019ve shown me and my family. I won\u2019t ever forget you. And as I walk out here for the last time, and with apologies to the great Lou Gehrig, I feel like the luckiest man on the face of the Earth.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"572\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Easton picture\" class=\"wp-image-502870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg 572w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"572\" height=\"429\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg\" alt=\"Michael Easton picture\" class=\"wp-image-502870 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg 572w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-480x360.jpg 480w, https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_-320x240.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/cdn.thehollywoodgossip.com\/uploads\/2024\/06\/MV5BNDRkNzQxMWEtYTc1ZC00MDU4LWJkNTgtNDlhYmJmNGJkMDBmL2ltYWdlXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyNTM3MDMyMDQ%40._V1_.jpg\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Michael Easton left quite the mark on General Hospital during his run.<span class=\"image-caption-credit\"> (General Hospital)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In other very recent General Hospital news:<\/p>\n<p>On Tuesday, it was revealed that five-time Daytime Emmy winner Jonathan Jackson would return as Lucky Spencer. <\/p>\n<p>Moreover, Bryan Craig is set to reprise his role as Morgan Corinthos, the late son of Sonny (Maurice Benard) and Carly (Laura Wright), for an episode in early August.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you for your kindness. My heart is filled with love and gratitude. #gh #goodbye,\u201d wrote Easton as a caption to his video.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You can watch Easton\u2019s full announcement below:<\/strong><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C8rjISNxE1H\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"\/><\/div>\n<p><script async defer src=\"https:\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/urls.grow.me\/aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cudGhlaG9sbHl3b29kZ29zc2lwLmNvbS8yMDI0LzA2L21pY2hhZWwtZWFzdG9uLXNob2Nrcy10aGUtd29ybGQtYW5ub3VuY2VzLWRlcGFydHVyZS1mcm9tLWdlbmVyYWwtaG9zcGl0YWwv\/e\/*%7CEMAIL%7C*\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Michael Easton has made a dramatic announcement in regard to the world of daytime drama. On Wednesday morning, the veteran actor shared a lengthy video on Instagram that confirmed his unexpected departure from General Hospital. Just how imminent is his departure? Michael Easton poses here for a promotional photo. 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