Hi, old friends!2025 has been an emotional gauntlet for General Hospital fans. Just when you think you’ve adjusted to one character’s exit, another one hits like a plot twist you didn’t see coming. I’m Marie, and after two decades of following GH like a daily ritual, I knew it was time for a deep dive—a full breakdown of the most talked-about exits of the year. Some stars left with grace. Others left in fury.
And a few just… disappeared.Here’s the real tea on five of GH’s biggest departures in 2025—why they left, what they said, and how fans reacted.
After 14 years of playing Michael Corinthos, Chad Duell announced his departure at the end of 2024 in a heartfelt Instagram post. The reason? A mix of personal grief—his father had recently passed away—and a desire to break out of what he described as a "comfort trap.
"“I’ve been too comfortable for too long. It’s time to see what else I can be.”Behind the scenes, Chad had also been developing a skincare line with his girlfriend and spending more time with his son.
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