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Monaco played Sam McCall on the soap opera since 2003 and appeared in over 2,000 episodes. In August, a source exclusively told Us Weekly<\/em> that Monaco would be parting ways with General Hospital<\/em><\/a>. (Soap Opera Network<\/em> was first to report the news of her departure.)<\/p>\nFans were quick to express their disappointment<\/a> with the decision. \u201cNo no no no NO!! Reverse course immediately!\u201d one X user wrote at the time. \u201cKelly plays one of the most deeply connected, significant characters on the canvas. Sam has had one of the most beautiful evolutions on #GH and there is no storyline that should keep her away from her home!\u201d<\/p>\nSome launched a campaign to stop Monaco from leaving General Hospital, creating social media hashtags including #SaveKelly, #SaveSamMcCall and #IStandWithKelly.<\/p>\n
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In September, Monaco appeared to address her exit<\/a> in a since-deleted Instagram comment. The Soap Hub upload showed Monaco with costar Greg Vaughan<\/strong>, with the text, \u201cGreg Vaughan shares memories with Kelly Monaco after her GH<\/em> firing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fans were quick to express their disappointment<\/a> with the decision. \u201cNo no no no NO!! Reverse course immediately!\u201d one X user wrote at the time. \u201cKelly plays one of the most deeply connected, significant characters on the canvas. Sam has had one of the most beautiful evolutions on #GH and there is no storyline that should keep her away from her home!\u201d<\/p>\n Some launched a campaign to stop Monaco from leaving General Hospital, creating social media hashtags including #SaveKelly, #SaveSamMcCall and #IStandWithKelly.<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n In September, Monaco appeared to address her exit<\/a> in a since-deleted Instagram comment. The Soap Hub upload showed Monaco with costar Greg Vaughan<\/strong>, with the text, \u201cGreg Vaughan shares memories with Kelly Monaco after her GH<\/em> firing.\u201d<\/p>\nThank You!<\/h3>\n
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