Michael Easton Departs ‘General Hospital’ after a DecadeMichael Easton Departs ‘General Hospital’ after a Decade Michael Easton has announced his departure from “General Hospital” after a decade-long run as Hamilton Finn. On Wednesday morning, Easton posted an emotional video on Instagram, revealing that he had filmed his final scenes at the ABC soap opera. “I’ve always had a fondness for the Irish Wish farewell. That’s where you leave the party without telling anyone you’re gone,” Easton said. “But I thought you all deserved better.” Easton thanked the cast, crew, and fans for their love and support during his time on the show. “I’ve loved every minute I’ve been here,” he said. “I will never forget you.” Easton’s journey on “General Hospital” began in 2012, when he brought his character John McBain from “One Life to Live” to Port Charles. He later played Silas Clay from 2013 to 2015, and finally, Hamilton Finn from 2016 to 2024. Currently, Finn is struggling with alcohol addiction and has lost custody of his daughter, Violet. How Easton’s departure will be written into the storyline remains to be seen, but it’s likely that Finn will leave Port Charles to seek help. Easton’s departure marks the end of an era for “General Hospital” and leaves a void in the hearts of fans. He was a beloved member of the cast and his presence on the show will be greatly missed.
UPDATED: Early Wednesday morning, Michael Easton announced that he has already filmed his final scenes as Hamilton Finn General Hospital.
The popular actor, who arrived at GH after his long career as John McBain A life to live, took to his Instagram and announced his departure from the ABC drama series, after weeks of rumors that he would not be joining the show. Reportedly, Easton’s last air date is Thursday, June 27, and the video Easton posted was shot a while ago.
Standing outside the entrance to the set General Hospital in what appears to be the early hours of the morning, Easton shared the following message to his fans: “I’ve always had a fondness for the Irish Wish farewell. That’s where you leave the party without telling anyone you’re gone. But I thought you all deserved better.”
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Easton then said, “I just want to let you know that I just filmed my final scenes here. General Hospital. I’ve loved every minute I’ve been here. I would like to thank the entire cast and crew for allowing me to share their stage for the past 10 years. Most importantly, I want to thank you all for the kindness and love you have shown me and my family. I will never forget you.”
In an emotional closing, Michael ended his video message with: “As I walk out here for the last time, and with my apologies to the great Lou Gehrig, I feel like the luckiest man on earth.” Ironically, the former New York Yankees baseball star of Easton’s reference died of ALS (aka “Lou Gehrig’s disease”), which was part of Michael’s recent on-screen storyline with Finn’s dying father, Gregory, who had the disease. the same disease.
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Michael punctuated his thoughts in the Instagram post with a final farewell: “Thank you for your kindness. My heart is filled with love and gratitude.”
Currently in the story, Finn has lost his sobriety after seven years and is in the midst of a serious downfall after his father, Gregory, dies and his daughter, Violet (Jophielle Love) is taken from his home and fined. restraining order not to come near her. How will Easton leave GH? Will Finn leave the Port Charles canvas to get the help he needs?
Clearly this marks the end for Finn and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst), as they were just talking about his drinking, and with Jonathan Jackson’s (Lucky) return to GH this summer announced yesterday.
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Easton’s GH journey began when he brought Llanview’s McBain to Port Charles after One Life was canceled. He made his debut in the long-running soap on March 13, 2012. Due to the legal disputes over the ownership of the characters A life to live, between ABC and Prospect Park, he had to leave the series. Michael’s last episode as McBain was in March 2013. NextGeneral Hospital Easton brought him back as a new character, Silas Clay, in May 2013. Two years later, in 2015, Silas was killed off. Easton made another GH run, this time as Dr. Hamilton Finn, which he had starred in since spring 2016.
Throughout Easton’s time General Hospital, he earned a 2018 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series. Given his recent appearances, many suspect Michael could end his time on GH with another Emmy nomination in 2025.
You can watch Easton’s emotional farewell below.
Now let us know: What do you think about Michael Easton leaving GH? Are you sad to see him go? How do you think the show will write off Finn? Share your thoughts in the comments section.
