There are many factors that contribute to General Hospital fans' disappointment with the quality of the writing. It didn't start a month or two ago, but has been a constant problem for several years, making it harder and harder to watch the show.
With so many good characters leaving and so many boring storylines dragging on for weeks, General Hospital is no longer the soap opera it once was. And while there's no quick way to undo all that's been ruined, there are some changes that fans believe would work to the show's advantage. Letting go of Sonny Corinthos is one of them.
When Did Maurice Benard Join General Hospital?
It's safe to assume that for many people, Maurice Benard's name is forever tied to his life-changing role as Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital. The actor originated the role more than 30 years ago, back in 1993, and remains one of the show's most enduring characters.
With so many good characters leaving and so many boring storylines dragging on for weeks, General Hospital is no longer the soap opera it once was. And while there's no quick way to undo all that's been ruined, there are some changes that fans believe would work to the show's advantage. Letting go of Sonny Corinthos is one of them.
When Did Maurice Benard Join General Hospital?
It's safe to assume that for many people, Maurice Benard's name is forever tied to his life-changing role as Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital. The actor originated the role more than 30 years ago, back in 1993, and remains one of the show's most enduring characters.
- 5/28/2024
- by virginia-singh@startefacts.com (Virginia Singh)
- STartefacts.com
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers reveal that the Monday, May 20 episode was quite intense. From what seems to be Gregory Chase’s (Gregory Harrison) last scenes to the explosive aftermath of Sonny Corinthos’s (Maurice Benard) meltdown, plus Kristina Corinthos-Davis’s (Kate Mansi) epiphany, many fans were left on the edge of their seat and eyes glued to their daytime screens.
Actress Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) recently tipped off her hat to some fellow GHers, expressing her gratitude and applauding their performances.
General Hospital Spoilers – Laura Wright Applauds Fellow Co-Stars
Wright hopped on X and tweeted, “Loved these scenes @MauriceBenard. And incredible work today @KateMansi (heart emoji). You made me cry.” Laura added a screenshot of Carly and Sonny together from the May 20th show, for reference.
Maurice would add a tweet on X in regard to Monday’s show, stating, “First off, I want to thank everyone for the incredible discussions on mental health,...
Actress Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) recently tipped off her hat to some fellow GHers, expressing her gratitude and applauding their performances.
General Hospital Spoilers – Laura Wright Applauds Fellow Co-Stars
Wright hopped on X and tweeted, “Loved these scenes @MauriceBenard. And incredible work today @KateMansi (heart emoji). You made me cry.” Laura added a screenshot of Carly and Sonny together from the May 20th show, for reference.
Maurice would add a tweet on X in regard to Monday’s show, stating, “First off, I want to thank everyone for the incredible discussions on mental health,...
- 5/23/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers indicate that Sonny Corinthos has been donning a bit of a darker ‘do lately, and some fans have taken notice. One Gh viewer recently complained about it on the social media platform X, stating that they believed Sonny’s hair looked too dark; suggesting that the mob boss looked better with a little gray.
The fan also pointed out that Sonny’s son, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) has allowed some gray to come through, so why would his father dye his hair?
The viewer tagged Maurice Benard in the tweet, so it’s not overly surprising that the actor ended up replying with a bit of an explanation.
General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Took Part Of The Blame
Gh spoilers imply that Sonny is spiraling, and he is diving into a darker version of himself. As such, it would make sense that producers would want Benard...
The fan also pointed out that Sonny’s son, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) has allowed some gray to come through, so why would his father dye his hair?
The viewer tagged Maurice Benard in the tweet, so it’s not overly surprising that the actor ended up replying with a bit of an explanation.
General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Took Part Of The Blame
Gh spoilers imply that Sonny is spiraling, and he is diving into a darker version of himself. As such, it would make sense that producers would want Benard...
- 5/10/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers report Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) may be winding down his time spent in Port Charles — and it might not end the way decades-long fans are hoping for. Maurice Benard has not shied away from telling the truth about his long standing stint on Gh.
He grew tired and downright exhausted by playing the same angry man for so many years. He wanted to showcase a more dynamic side of Sonny and play a man who had more compassion and love than just sometimes.
He got that wish when Sonny became ‘Mike’ in Nixon Falls. Coming back from that wasn’t easy, splicing angry mob mastermind Sonny back into the mix.
General Hospital Spoilers —Sonny Corinthos’s Time In Port Charles and On Gh Coming To An End?
He was able to temper the old Sonny with a mixture of the new guy he grew to be while he was away.
He grew tired and downright exhausted by playing the same angry man for so many years. He wanted to showcase a more dynamic side of Sonny and play a man who had more compassion and love than just sometimes.
He got that wish when Sonny became ‘Mike’ in Nixon Falls. Coming back from that wasn’t easy, splicing angry mob mastermind Sonny back into the mix.
General Hospital Spoilers —Sonny Corinthos’s Time In Port Charles and On Gh Coming To An End?
He was able to temper the old Sonny with a mixture of the new guy he grew to be while he was away.
- 4/28/2024
- by Dani Lasher
- Soap Opera Spy
General Hospital spoilers report Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) didn’t fully take it on board when Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) said she played nursemaid to Special Agent John ‘Jagger’ Cates (Adam Harrington) overnight after he was brutally beaten by two men near the waterfront.
To Jason’s credit, Carly didn’t give him the play-by-play of that night. Leaving out key details about the long late-night hours she put into Jagger’s situation may have been what was most comfortable at the time. Besides, it was one night, and truly, nothing happened.
Innocent flirting aside, Jagger isn’t at the forefront of Carly’s mind, but as that comes to change, and as Jason sees a similar response in the federal agent he’s working for, he’ll be faced with a complex situation of having to protect Carly from Jagger in a whole new way.
General Hospital Spoilers — One...
To Jason’s credit, Carly didn’t give him the play-by-play of that night. Leaving out key details about the long late-night hours she put into Jagger’s situation may have been what was most comfortable at the time. Besides, it was one night, and truly, nothing happened.
Innocent flirting aside, Jagger isn’t at the forefront of Carly’s mind, but as that comes to change, and as Jason sees a similar response in the federal agent he’s working for, he’ll be faced with a complex situation of having to protect Carly from Jagger in a whole new way.
General Hospital Spoilers — One...
- 4/26/2024
- by Dani Lasher
- Soap Opera Spy
General Hospital Spoilers reveal that fans are worried about rumors that Maurice Benard who plays mobster, Sonny Corinthos is ready to retire. Of course, these rumors have been around for years but it seems that every time Maurice’s contract comes up for renewal, they start up again. What has fans so worried this time around?
General Hospital Spoilers – Thirty Years As Sonny Corinthos
Benard is truly a daytime icon by now. Benard started in daytime in 1987 which means he has been in television for almost 40 years.
Most fans remember Maurice as Nico Kelly on All My Children. Recently Benard paid tribute to his former co-star, Susan Lucci in regards to her Lifetime Achievement Award.
Maurice posted a photo of himself and Lucci saying, “It was great working with you, even though most of our stuff was cut out, it really was exhilarating.”
Of course, Lucci fans and co-stars were...
General Hospital Spoilers – Thirty Years As Sonny Corinthos
Benard is truly a daytime icon by now. Benard started in daytime in 1987 which means he has been in television for almost 40 years.
Most fans remember Maurice as Nico Kelly on All My Children. Recently Benard paid tribute to his former co-star, Susan Lucci in regards to her Lifetime Achievement Award.
Maurice posted a photo of himself and Lucci saying, “It was great working with you, even though most of our stuff was cut out, it really was exhilarating.”
Of course, Lucci fans and co-stars were...
- 4/20/2024
- by Sandra McIntyre
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital (Gh) spoilers note that while actor Maurice Benard may play mob boss Sonny Corinthos on daytime drama, there are very few similarities between him and his character.
Would Sonny ever proclaim himself a Swiftie? Even for the sake of Donna Corinthos (Scarlett Spears) and Avery Corinthos (Ava and Grace Scarola)? That’s hard to say; however, Benard recently did, and here’s why.
General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Admits Being A Fan Of Taylor Swift
As most know, singing sensation Taylor Swift went out on the road in 2023, selling out arenas all across America with her Eras Tour. In 2024, the tour was brought to homes via the streaming service, Disney+.
On top of that, she also happens to have a high-profile romance with Kansas City Chiefs player, and Super Bowl winner, Travis Kelce.
What does all this have to do with soap star Maurice Benard? Well, it seems...
Would Sonny ever proclaim himself a Swiftie? Even for the sake of Donna Corinthos (Scarlett Spears) and Avery Corinthos (Ava and Grace Scarola)? That’s hard to say; however, Benard recently did, and here’s why.
General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Admits Being A Fan Of Taylor Swift
As most know, singing sensation Taylor Swift went out on the road in 2023, selling out arenas all across America with her Eras Tour. In 2024, the tour was brought to homes via the streaming service, Disney+.
On top of that, she also happens to have a high-profile romance with Kansas City Chiefs player, and Super Bowl winner, Travis Kelce.
What does all this have to do with soap star Maurice Benard? Well, it seems...
- 4/11/2024
- by Dorathy Gass
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital star Maurice Benard has been involved in several exciting storylines on the long-time soap opera while playing Sonny Corinthos. However, the most recent one heading into the 2024 sweeps season upset some fans. The storyline involves mental health issues, but it is a cause that Benard holds close to his heart.
Here is what is happening on General Hospital and what Benard had to say about the storyline.
Sonny Corinthos Involved In Storyline About Mental Health Medication
Sonny Corinthos knows he is always in danger, as a mob boss in Port Charles. However, the General Hospital character also deals with mental health issues. He has depression and anxiety issues and takes prescription medication to help keep his bipolar tendencies in check. That has come back to haunt him as it seems someone is messing with his medications.
Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) has plans to kill Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital.
Here is what is happening on General Hospital and what Benard had to say about the storyline.
Sonny Corinthos Involved In Storyline About Mental Health Medication
Sonny Corinthos knows he is always in danger, as a mob boss in Port Charles. However, the General Hospital character also deals with mental health issues. He has depression and anxiety issues and takes prescription medication to help keep his bipolar tendencies in check. That has come back to haunt him as it seems someone is messing with his medications.
Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) has plans to kill Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital.
- 4/5/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
Debuting on the Monday, February 26 episode of “General Hospital,” where she’ll portray the newly created character, Natalia Rogers-Ramirez, actress Eva Larue is no stranger to daytime television, nor is she an unfamiliar face in the halls of the Prospect Studios where the daytime drama tapes in Hollywood.
In a recent interview with former Soap Opera Digest editor-in-chief Stephanie Sloane for TV Insider, Larue talks about her return to daytime after previously portraying Dr. Maria Santos Grey on “All My Children” and Celeste Rosales on “The Young and the Restless,” where she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer, getting to see some of her former Pine Valley co-stars, and what it’s like working alongside people she’s known for years but had yet to share scenes with on-screen, until now.
First things first: Larue began taping at the “General Hospital” studio in January, ironically the same...
In a recent interview with former Soap Opera Digest editor-in-chief Stephanie Sloane for TV Insider, Larue talks about her return to daytime after previously portraying Dr. Maria Santos Grey on “All My Children” and Celeste Rosales on “The Young and the Restless,” where she won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Performer, getting to see some of her former Pine Valley co-stars, and what it’s like working alongside people she’s known for years but had yet to share scenes with on-screen, until now.
First things first: Larue began taping at the “General Hospital” studio in January, ironically the same...
- 2/23/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Actor Tyler Christopher, best known for his years playing Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital, died of suffocation affected by intoxication.
Christopher died in October 2023 at the age of 50. His official cause of death was positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication, TMZ reports; in other words, he accidentally suffocated because of the way his body was positioned. Coronary artery atherosclerosis also played a role in his death.
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Christopher died in October 2023 at the age of 50. His official cause of death was positional asphyxia due to acute alcohol intoxication, TMZ reports; in other words, he accidentally suffocated because of the way his body was positioned. Coronary artery atherosclerosis also played a role in his death.
More from TVLineGeneral Hospital's Eden McCoy Sets Return as JossNicholas Alexander Chavez' General Hospital Leave of Absence: Spencer's 'Last' Airdate Revealed - Plus, Is Trina Exiting, Too?Charles Osgood, Longtime CBS Sunday Morning Host,...
- 1/27/2024
- by Dave Nemetz
- TVLine.com
General Hospital actor Maurice Benard hit an emotional low during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic, revealing in a new interview that he thought “every day” about ending his life. The actor, who plays mobster Sonny Corinthos on the ABC soap, tells People he was hospitalized for bipolar disorder when he was 22 and has been living with that condition for nearly 40 years now. When lockdowns were ordered, General Hospital production went dark for four months, and his book tour for his memoir Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital was postponed during the pandemic, Benard’s mental health suffered. Gregg DeGuire/Getty Images “I ‘got it’ but thought in my mind, ‘It’s the end of the world, too,’” the actor tells People, recalling that time. “I felt a real cold rush in me. And then that night I was shaking...
- 11/5/2023
- TV Insider
Three-time Daytime Emmy winner Maurice Benard, who has been battling bipolar disorder, revealed that he contemplated suicide during the pandemic. The actor, 60, who plays mobster Sonny Corinthos in ‘General Hospital’, told People magazine in an interview that he thought about ending his life “every day” during the lockdown.
During the pandemic lockdown, his ‘Gh’ soap had shut down for four months and his tour across the country for his memoir ‘Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital’ was put on hold.
He said that while at the time what he would say out loud was, “Okay,” what was going on in his head was very different. “I ‘got it’ but thought in my mind, ‘It’s the end of the world, too’.”
“I felt a real cold rush in me,” he told the magazine. “And then that night I was shaking like...
During the pandemic lockdown, his ‘Gh’ soap had shut down for four months and his tour across the country for his memoir ‘Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital’ was put on hold.
He said that while at the time what he would say out loud was, “Okay,” what was going on in his head was very different. “I ‘got it’ but thought in my mind, ‘It’s the end of the world, too’.”
“I felt a real cold rush in me,” he told the magazine. “And then that night I was shaking like...
- 11/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Three-time Daytime Emmy winner Maurice Benard, who has been battling bipolar disorder, revealed that he contemplated suicide during the pandemic. The actor, 60, who plays mobster Sonny Corinthos in ‘General Hospital’, told People magazine in an interview that he thought about ending his life “every day” during the lockdown.
During the pandemic lockdown, his ‘Gh’ soap had shut down for four months and his tour across the country for his memoir ‘Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital’ was put on hold.
He said that while at the time what he would say out loud was, “Okay,” what was going on in his head was very different. “I ‘got it’ but thought in my mind, ‘It’s the end of the world, too’.”
“I felt a real cold rush in me,” he told the magazine. “And then that night I was shaking like...
During the pandemic lockdown, his ‘Gh’ soap had shut down for four months and his tour across the country for his memoir ‘Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital’ was put on hold.
He said that while at the time what he would say out loud was, “Okay,” what was going on in his head was very different. “I ‘got it’ but thought in my mind, ‘It’s the end of the world, too’.”
“I felt a real cold rush in me,” he told the magazine. “And then that night I was shaking like...
- 11/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Three-time Daytime Emmy winner Maurice Benard, who has been open about his lifetime battle with bipolar disorder, revealed that he contemplated suicide during the pandemic.
In a candid interview with People, the actor who plays mobster Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital said he thought about ending his life “every day” during the lockdown. His ABC sudser had gone dark for four months and his tour for his book Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital was put on hold.
“I felt a real cold rush in me,” he told the magazine. “And then that night I was shaking like a fish out of water and crying like a baby. This had never happened in my life. [His wife] Paula’s on the bed and I’m like, ‘Baby, I’m done. What’s going on with me?’ In a calm voice, she says, ‘Honey,...
In a candid interview with People, the actor who plays mobster Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital said he thought about ending his life “every day” during the lockdown. His ABC sudser had gone dark for four months and his tour for his book Nothing General About It: How Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital was put on hold.
“I felt a real cold rush in me,” he told the magazine. “And then that night I was shaking like a fish out of water and crying like a baby. This had never happened in my life. [His wife] Paula’s on the bed and I’m like, ‘Baby, I’m done. What’s going on with me?’ In a calm voice, she says, ‘Honey,...
- 11/5/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Tyler Christopher, who was best known for his roles in General Hospital, died yesterday in his San Diego apartment. He was 50.
Christopher’s cause of death was a “cardiac event,” as reported by Maurice Benard, Christopher’s former General Hospital co-star.
“Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing his joy to his loyal fans through his acting,” Benard wrote. “Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard added that Christopher was an “advocate for better mental health and substance abuse treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
“We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father,” Benard concluded the post.
The youngest of four children, Christopher was born Tyler Christopher Baker and grew up in Delaware,...
Christopher’s cause of death was a “cardiac event,” as reported by Maurice Benard, Christopher’s former General Hospital co-star.
“Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing his joy to his loyal fans through his acting,” Benard wrote. “Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard added that Christopher was an “advocate for better mental health and substance abuse treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
“We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father,” Benard concluded the post.
The youngest of four children, Christopher was born Tyler Christopher Baker and grew up in Delaware,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Rose Anne Cox-Peralta
- Uinterview
Los Angeles, Nov 1 (Ians) Actor Tyler Christopher, popularly known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the show ‘General Hospital’, has died. He was 50. Christopher’s ‘General Hospital’ co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing: “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Los Angeles, Nov 1 (Ians) Actor Tyler Christopher, popularly known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the show ‘General Hospital’, has died. He was 50. Christopher’s ‘General Hospital’ co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing: “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Tragedy has struck the world of daytime TV as it has been revealed that veteran soap star Tyler Christopher has died.
He was 50.
The actor was best known for his work as Nikolas Cassadine on daytime sudser General Hospital.
Maurice Benard, Christopher's one-time General Hospital costar, took to Instagram to confirm the news and pay tribute.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher," he wrote.
"Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment."
"Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting," Maurice said of his fallen friend.
"Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him."
Benard also opened up about Tyler being an advocate for "better mental health...
He was 50.
The actor was best known for his work as Nikolas Cassadine on daytime sudser General Hospital.
Maurice Benard, Christopher's one-time General Hospital costar, took to Instagram to confirm the news and pay tribute.
"It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher," he wrote.
"Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment."
"Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting," Maurice said of his fallen friend.
"Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him."
Benard also opened up about Tyler being an advocate for "better mental health...
- 11/1/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tyler Christopher, known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 50.
Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005. In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas, and previously earned four nominations, one...
Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005. In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas, and previously earned four nominations, one...
- 10/31/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Tyler Christopher Dies: ‘General Hospital’ & ‘Days of Our Lives’ Star Was Ex-Husband of Eva Longoria
General Hospital and Days of Our Lives star Tyler Christopher has died. The soap actor was 50 years old. News of his death was confirmed by General Hospital costar Maurice Benard who took to social media to say, “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.” (Credit: ©ABC/courtesy Everett Collection) “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him,” Benard continued. “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend...
- 10/31/2023
- TV Insider
Soap opera star Tyler Christopher, who starred on both “General Hospital” and “Days of Our Lives,” has died at 50.
The news was shared Tuesday by “General Hospital” star Maurice Benard on his Instagram.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” he wrote. “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
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Benard added, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
“General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini also posted about Tyler’s passing on Twitter. “I am heartbroken over the news of Tyler Christopher’s passing. He was kind, an...
The news was shared Tuesday by “General Hospital” star Maurice Benard on his Instagram.
“It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher,” he wrote. “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
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Benard added, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
“General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini also posted about Tyler’s passing on Twitter. “I am heartbroken over the news of Tyler Christopher’s passing. He was kind, an...
- 10/31/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
“General Hospital” airs Monday – Friday, on ABC (check local listings). (ABC/Troy Harvey) Maurice Benard Next month, Maurice Benard celebrates his 30th anniversary as a member of the General Hospital cast. Over the three decades he’s played Sonny Corinthos, the character’s storyline has been adapted to match Benard’s own life — the character, like Benard, has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Over the years, Benard has been a strong advocate for mental health issues (he even hosts a podcast on the subject), and he credits General Hospital for being very accommodating and supportive of him along the way. (Click on the media bar below to hear Maurice Benard) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Maurice_Benard_Tenure_On_GH_.mp3 General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC Daytime, and episodes currently stream on Hulu.
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- 7/10/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
“General Hospital” airs Monday – Friday, on ABC (check local listings). (ABC/Troy Harvey) Maurice Benard Later this summer — August 13, to be exact — Maurice Benard will celebrate the 30th anniversary of his debut on Hulu His run on the show has been a fruitful one, earning him three Daytime Emmy Awards for his work as mob kingpin Sonny Corinthos. As he approaches the three-decade mark, Benard spoke about the storyline that’s meant the most to him during his time on the show. (Click on the media bar below to hear Maurice Benard) https://www.hollywoodoutbreak.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Maurice_Benard_favorite_story_line_GH_.mp3 General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC Daytime, and episodes currently stream on Hulu.
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- 5/29/2023
- by Hollywood Outbreak
- HollywoodOutbreak.com
Billy Flynn is nominated for Best Actor at the Daytime Emmys for the third time for his role as Chad Dimera on “Days of Our Lives,” following bids in 2017 and 2019. He hasn’t won the award yet, though. Based on the early predictions of Gold Derby users as of this writing, however, it looks like he might finally get the gold.
Flynn is predicted to win by 16 of the Top 24 Users who got the highest scores predicting last year’s Daytime Emmy winners and by 15 of our All-Star Top 24 who got the highest scores when you combine the last two years’ prediction results. But he’s a relative rookie in a category that has three past winners and a six-time nominee whose career stretches back almost 30 years.
SEE2023 Daytime Emmy nominations: ‘General Hospital’ tops list with 19
Those elite users say the next likeliest winner is Peter Bergman (“The Young and the Restless...
Flynn is predicted to win by 16 of the Top 24 Users who got the highest scores predicting last year’s Daytime Emmy winners and by 15 of our All-Star Top 24 who got the highest scores when you combine the last two years’ prediction results. But he’s a relative rookie in a category that has three past winners and a six-time nominee whose career stretches back almost 30 years.
SEE2023 Daytime Emmy nominations: ‘General Hospital’ tops list with 19
Those elite users say the next likeliest winner is Peter Bergman (“The Young and the Restless...
- 5/2/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Eric Braeden has played Victor Newman on the CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless for over 40 years. The actor has won many awards for his work on the show. But before he tried out for the part of Victor Newman, Braeden didn’t even know what a soap opera was. Since then, though, he has grown to love and respect daytime TV.
And while he greatly respects the soap opera business, Braeden is aware that soaps aren’t always seen in the best light. As such, the soap veteran took offense with former Y&r co-star Eva Longoria’s reaction to a clip of her work on the CBS soap.
Eva Longoria says being on ‘Y&r’ didn’t pay enough
Longoria started her acting career on The Young and the Restless playing Isabella Braña. In a March 20 interview with CNN’s Chris Wallace, the Flamin’ Hot star was...
And while he greatly respects the soap opera business, Braeden is aware that soaps aren’t always seen in the best light. As such, the soap veteran took offense with former Y&r co-star Eva Longoria’s reaction to a clip of her work on the CBS soap.
Eva Longoria says being on ‘Y&r’ didn’t pay enough
Longoria started her acting career on The Young and the Restless playing Isabella Braña. In a March 20 interview with CNN’s Chris Wallace, the Flamin’ Hot star was...
- 4/18/2023
- by William Decker
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Bryton James has starred in The Young and the Restless for nearly two decades. But some fans might not know the soap star was a well-known child actor. He played little Richie on Family Matters. James also had ties to big-name music artists like Kenny Rogers and Michael Jackson. In an interview, the soap star revealed his dad wrote music for Rogers. Here’s the story of Bryton James’ career and music industry connections.
Bryton James grew up hearing his father’s stories about Kenny Rogers Bryton James | Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images
James talked about his life and career on his fellow soap star’s podcast, State of Mind With Maurice Benard. In terms of his upbringing, James shared how his father inspired his love of music from an early age.
He told Benard that his father, Eric McClure, was a musician. James revealed that when his dad...
Bryton James grew up hearing his father’s stories about Kenny Rogers Bryton James | Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images
James talked about his life and career on his fellow soap star’s podcast, State of Mind With Maurice Benard. In terms of his upbringing, James shared how his father inspired his love of music from an early age.
He told Benard that his father, Eric McClure, was a musician. James revealed that when his dad...
- 4/1/2023
- by Danielle Gibson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In 1993, a new face showed up in Port Charles and ABC‘s General Hospital would never be the same. Mobster Sonny Corinthos, played by Maurice Benard, proved to be no ordinary member of the mob, forging deep relationships and becoming engulfed in storylines that ranged from the loss of a loved one to paralysis and memory loss. So it’s no surprise that both Sonny and Benard quickly became fan favorites. The key to Sonny’s longevity has been making him a layered, real character, and a lot of the credit goes to Benard. The now-veteran daytime star has even brought his own life into the show by both talking about his own bipolar disorder and giving the same diagnosis to Sonny. On the eve of General Hospital‘s 60th anniversary on April 1, Benard reflected on his iconic character, talking about everything from how Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer) got him...
- 3/31/2023
- TV Insider
On a recent podcast episode with General Hospital‘s Maurice Benard, The Young and the Restless star Bryton James shared how he wished he had formed a tighter relationship with his on-screen father, Kristoff St. John, before the actor died in 2019. A Y&r legend, St. John experienced bipolar disorder and alcoholism in his final days. Here’s what James said about St. John and what it was like watching his co-star live with an addiction.
Kristoff St. John tragically died at 52
Kristoff St. John was a devoted father, both on and off-screen. The actor played Neil Winters on The Young and the Restless from 1991 until his death in 2019. On Y&r, St. John’s character had three children: Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), Devon Hamilton (Bryton James), and Moses Winters (Jacob Aaron Gaines).
In his personal life, St. John also had three kids, including two children with his first wife, boxer...
Kristoff St. John tragically died at 52
Kristoff St. John was a devoted father, both on and off-screen. The actor played Neil Winters on The Young and the Restless from 1991 until his death in 2019. On Y&r, St. John’s character had three children: Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), Devon Hamilton (Bryton James), and Moses Winters (Jacob Aaron Gaines).
In his personal life, St. John also had three kids, including two children with his first wife, boxer...
- 3/31/2023
- by Danielle Gibson
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
“General Hospital,” the longest running scripted show currently in production, turns 60 on April 1, and to commemorate that momentous occasion, Variety gathered five of its iconic stars together. Here, Genie Francis, Maurice Benard, Kin Shriner, Kristina Wagner and Tristan Rogers discuss the ABC’s soap opera’s loyal fandom, and reminisce about its heyday, when supercouple Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Francis) — creations of then-executive producer Gloria Monty — lifted the show into the pop culture stratosphere.
“General Hospital,” one of only four remaining daytime dramas, keeps breaking its own Emmys records — having won Outstanding Daytime Drama 15 times. Frank Valentini, its executive producer and showrunner since 2012, says incorporating the show’s legacy characters with new cast members is key to its longevity. “We’re not focusing on the history,” he says. “We’re moving forward with the history.” It helps that viewers see the cast as family: “For a large part of the audience,...
“General Hospital,” one of only four remaining daytime dramas, keeps breaking its own Emmys records — having won Outstanding Daytime Drama 15 times. Frank Valentini, its executive producer and showrunner since 2012, says incorporating the show’s legacy characters with new cast members is key to its longevity. “We’re not focusing on the history,” he says. “We’re moving forward with the history.” It helps that viewers see the cast as family: “For a large part of the audience,...
- 3/29/2023
- by Kate Aurthur
- Variety Film + TV
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