EMOTIONAL FAREWELL: General Hospital Star BREAKS SILENCE After SHOCKING EXIT—“It’s Been an Incredible Journey,” Actor Shares as Fans Mourn “Huge Loss” Amid Explosive Cast Shakeup!

GENERAL Hospital viewers have received a farewell message from a fan favorite after his character was killed off the soap opera.

Adam J. Harrington shared a heartfelt message with fans on X, formerly Twitter, following his highly-contested exit from the show.

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General Hospital star Adam J. Harrington has addressed his exit from the showCredit: ABC

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Adam J. Harrington, seen in a maroon suit at The BAFTA Games Awards 2023, penned a heartfelt goodbye to fans as well as production, writers, and co-stars on General HospitalCredit: Getty
He began his post, “Well @GeneralHospital it was a BLAST, literally!”

Adam, 51, was killed off General Hospital via shooting, which he referenced several times in the form of puns in his goodbye.

The star, “To @valentinifrank, producers and writers. Thank you for the SHOT at joining your world. I loved it.

“To the phenomenal cast and crew. It was an honor to witness the CALIBER of your work.”

Adam concluded his post, “Now, seriously, I will miss you all.”

Fans flocked to the comments with kind words for the star, with many expressing sorrow over him leaving the show.

‘THANK YOU’

“I was holding on to a last drop of hope that this wasn’t real,” began one social media user.

“My first tweet to you was how you made GH eminently more entertaining. Now there will be an emptiness that no one else will be able to fill. Thank you so much for being you, a true class act. I will miss you.”

A second viewer penned, “You were a superb broken-man-turned-villain and your Jagger had great chemistry with both Carly and Ava. Powerful ending. Thank you for a great run.”

“Definitely, and too short. come back soon,” wrote a third.

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A fourth fan gushed, “Adam, you will be missed. You did such a great job as Jagger. Such a shame your character was trashed & killed off.”

“So sad to see you go. I thought you were amazing. I wish you luck in any future projects,” shared a fifth commenter.

“You will be missed on GH,” assured another fan.

“What a huge loss for the show. I was really hoping Jagger would stick around given how this show desperately needs leading men. But on to bigger and better things, Adam! You did such a fantastic job and I’m sure another show will value what you bring to the table,” someone else added.

Adam played John Cates on General Hospital.

General Hospital cast

General Hospital has been on air since the early 1960s.

The cast of the iconic soap opera includes:

Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos)
Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)
Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Corinthos)
Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford)
Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase)
Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase)
Michael Easton (Hamilton Finn)
Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)
Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri)
Kelly Monaco (Samantha McCall)
Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber-Baldwin)
Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves)
Maura West (Ava Jerome)

Celebrity appearances:

Demi Moore (1982-1984)
Meghan Markle (2002)
Mark Hamil (1972)
Kristin Davis (1991)
Eva Longoria (2000)
George Takei (1985)
Elizabeth Taylor (1981)

His character was shot twice by Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) on the Friday, August 30 episode of the soap opera.

Adam first hinted at leaving General Hospital on August 30, tweeting a short message that read, “Good night all…,” with a photo of a sunset.

The actor began his career on shows like Millennium, Breaker High, and The Outer Limits.

He went on to land roles on Station 19, Bosch, and Palm Royale before joining the General Hospital cast in early 2024.

HARD GOODBYES

Adam’s character isn’t the only one who recently left the show, nor is he the only exit that fans are mourning.

General Hospital viewers recently began a petition to save Kelly Monaco’s character after her exit was announced.

The Change.com petition to keep the character Sam McCall on the show has garnered more than 10,000 signatures with a goal of 15,000.

Kelly, 48, has been part of the General Hospital cast for over two decades.

The petition was created by user Holly V on August 26, and describes her importance to viewers at length.

“Sam McCall, masterfully portrayed by Kelly Monaco for over 2 decades, has woven herself into the fabric of our daily lives, becoming a beloved figure on screen,” the page reads.

“Now, Kelly has been blindsided and fired after 21 years.

“The thought of General Hospital without Sam’s character is not just disappointing, it is unthinkable for the loyal audience,” Holly went on.

“Her departure would strip the show of its core, disorienting many longtime viewers who have followed her storylines for years.

“Sam McCall is more than just a character to us, she represents a part of our own lives – triumphs, hardships, love, and loss.

“Without Kelly Monaco, this character’s journey abruptly ends, leaving her viewers with an incomplete story and void that can’t be filled,” the user continued.

The petition’s description notes that the goal is to gain the attention of producers and “preserve part of the show’s history.”

“It’s time to respect the dedication and emotional investment of the viewers and, especially Kelly, who have dedicated their time and heart into the character,” it ended.

GOODBYE KELLY

Days before the petition came about, General Hospital announced that Kelly would make her final appearance this fall.

According to Soap Opera Network, it “wasn’t Kelly’s decision to leave” and she was allegedly “blindsided” by the news.

The outlet also noted that her character would be “killed off,” in the soap, meaning her final episode is just weeks away.

Kelly has filmed more than 2,000 episodes of General Hospital, leaving longtime viewers distraught.

“You have made a HUGE mistake. Using Kelly in the promo to welcome Steve Burton back, and then firing her is despicable. She’s an absolute gem,” complained one fan on X.

“This is absolutely devastating and if Sam/Kelly go, I will never watch @GeneralHospital again,” penned another.

“This is an utterly ridiculous decision for GH to make. I can’t believe they’re doing this to Kelly Monaco, a veteran actress, and her character. Sam is very much needed on the show,” wrote another upset viewer.

Kelly earned a Daytime Emmy nomination for her performance on the show in 2006.

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General Hospital killed Adam J. Harrington’s character, John Cates, off in an August 30 episodeCredit: ABC

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General Hospital star Adam J. Harrington’s character was shot twice in his finale episode of the soap operaCredit: ABC

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General Hospital fans recently launched a petition to save Kelly Monaco (right) from being killed off the show after it was reported that she was leaving in the fallCredit: Disney