6 ‘General Hospital’ Stars Making Headlines in 2025

Soap stars from General Hospital are lighting up the news in 2025 with headline-making moments. Many fans were heartbroken by the death of beloved actor John Capodice, whose impactful career made him a fixture in daytime TV. Plus, Jonathan Jackson’s character of Lucky Spencer took a brief hiatus, with another familiar soap face, Guy Wilson, stepping in for some can’t-miss episodes. Former Golden Bachelorette contestant Guy Gansert, meanwhile, swapped reality TV for a guest role on the soap in an unexpected twist.

Meanwhile, longtime cast member Kelly Monaco is launching a new, unfiltered podcast with Shanna Moakler, promising fans a deep dive into Hollywood gossip and untold stories after her dramatic exit from the show. These big moves and heartfelt departures are already making 2025 a year to remember for soap legends and their devoted followers.

This report was produced with the help of AI tools, which summarized previous stories reported and written by McClatchy journalists. It was edited by journalists from Us Weekly.