Kelly Monaco's character Sam McCall written off in final episode of General Hospital
nypost.com — November 2, 2024, 04:01 AM UTC
Kelly Monaco's character, Sam McCall, was written off "General Hospital" in her final episode on November 1, after 21 years. Sam died following a liver donation to another character, Lulu Spencer, due to a heart attack during surgery. In the episode, Sam's mother, Alexis, revealed to her lover, Dante, that Sam's heart attack was sudden and unexpected. This news shocked the characters and fans alike, marking a dramatic end to Monaco's long tenure on the show. Monaco expressed confusion over her exit, which she described as "retaliation." She felt her character had been diminished over time. Fans and co-stars shared tributes, mourning the loss of a key character in the soap opera's history.