General Hospital Fans Are Upset About Kelly Monaco's Departure

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Kelly Monaco has played Sam McCall on General Hospital for over 20 years and is leaving the show this autumn. The specifics of her character's exit remain confidential, but Sam is expected to be killed. A new head writer and the reunion of former cast members occur at the same time as Monaco's departure.

The details of her character Sam McCall's departure are being kept under wraps, but Soap Opera Network reports the character will be killed.

Monaco developed the character of Sam in 2003. In Dancing with the Stars season 1, she became well-known for being the first celebrity to win Mirrorball alongside pro-Alec Mazo.

Has Kelly Monaco left GH?

Kelly Monaco is reportedly out as fan-favorite Sam McCall. After 21 years, the soap opera actress's run as Sam on General Hospital seems to be coming to an end. Soap Opera Network first reported on August 26 that according to sources, Sam will be killed off and her last appearance will be this fall.

Why is Kelly leaving GH?

Kelly Monaco is leaving "General Hospital" after over two decades on the soap opera. According to sources, Monaco will leave the show later this autumn because of a plot point. There have been no new details disclosed regarding the plot. In 2003, Monaco made his debut on the program as "Sam."

Though the character's final episode date has not yet been announced, it will certainly occur in the fall of this year. Sam's character will die on the show, and according to a source for Soap Opera Network, actress Kelly Monaco was taken aback when she learned of the producers' choice.

In an interview with Soap Opera Digest on October 10, 2023, Kelly spoke about her two decades on the show and how, despite the passing of time, she had been playing Sam for 20 years. Kelly started playing the role when she was just in her early 20s. She also expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to work on the soap opera.

“GH is such a legendary show, and I consider it my second home,” Kelly said.

Kelly has received two Daytime Emmy nominations, one for her role as Livvie under the category of Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and for Sam under Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.

Since her debut as a bad girl and con artist, Monaco has made appearances in more than 2200 episodes of GH. She is the daughter of mob boss Julian Jerome and Alexis Davis. Over time, the character changed and became a more kind and responsible woman.

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