General Hospital Message Board

Who's Coming
Scarlett Fernandez (Charlotte Cassadine): Valentin’s (James Patrick Stuart) troubled young daughter is back on the canvas this week.

Hudson West (Jake Webber): Look for the fan-favorite actor to share scenes with his on-screen father, Steve Burton (Jason), on the July 15 episode when Jason has an offer for Jake.

Charles Mesure (Jack Brennan): The fallen-from-grace former head of the WSB will be receiving a mysterious visit while at Pentonville.

Casting About
Deadline reports that Tabyana Ali‘s (Trina Robinson, GH) new coming-of-age film Empire Waist has received its release date. Fans will be able to see the Port Charles star on the big screen on September 27. “THE OFFICIAL POSTER DROP!! I can’t wait for everyone to see this amazing film directed/written by @claireayoub (who I absolutely love and honored to know). I’m really grateful to be a part of this spectacular film. This was such a dream job! I wish I could go back in time and shoot this feature all over again!! Can’t wait for you to meet all of the lovable, inspiring, and talented cast/characters!!” she said on Instagram…. Cameron Mathison (Drew Quartermaine, GH) is joining Candace Cameron Bure in a new Christmas movie for Great American Family. They’ll be starring in Jingle Bells, Wedding Bells, according to TV Insider.

Alumni Report
Bryan Craig (ex-Morgan, GH) will be in Spread, which premieres on Tubi on July 19, with Teri Polo (ex-Kristin, Loving), Elizabeth Gilles (ex-Fallon, Dynasty), and Harvey Keitel (ex-Blue Whale Customer, Dark Shadows)…. Sydney Mikayla (ex-Trina Robinson, GH) announced in an Instagram story that she is a producer on the film Find Your Heart. “So excited to see this script come to life. Thank you [DU Productions] for having me.”

In Memoriam
Joseph Hardy, who was executive producer of GH and Ryan’s Hope, passed away at the age of 95.

Doug Sheehan, who was beloved as nice-guy lawyer Joe Kelly on GH and as Val’s husband Ben on Knots Landing, passed away at the age of 75.

James B. Sikking, who played Dr. Jim Hobart, an alcoholic physician who was briefly married to Audrey March (Rachel Ames), on GH from 1973-76, passed away on July 13 at the age of 90 due to complications from dementia. He was best known for his prime-time run as Lt. Howard Hunter on Hill Street Blues and as Dr. David Howser, father of the titular character, on Doogie Howser, M.D.

Fitness guru and GH alum Richard Simmons, who played himself on the show helping people in Port Charles by holding exercise classes at the Campus Disco, passed away at the age of 76. Said Executive Producer Frank Valentini in a statement, “I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Richard Simmons. Richard will always be remembered for bringing a unique brand of humor to General Hospital through his love of fitness and his bigger than life personality. I was so glad to have an opportunity to experience his energy and enthusiasm first hand when he came back to help us celebrate our 50th anniversary show. I am sure he is already organizing fitness classes at the campus disco in the sky. Our heartfelt sympathy to his family, friends and fans.”

Joan Benedict Steiger, who played Edith Fairchild on GH and a real estate agent on DAYS in 1986, died at the age of 96 after complications from a stroke. She was the widow of actor Rod Steiger.