Kelly Monaco Leaving General Hospital After 21 Years

Kelly Monaco is set to leave 'General Hospital' after more than two decades, a move that has shocked fans and the actress herself. Monaco, who has portrayed Sam McCall since 2003, will see her character killed off this fall. Fans have expressed their outrage and launched social media campaigns to keep her on the show. Monaco, a Daytime Emmy-nominated actress and the inaugural winner of 'Dancing with the Stars,' was reportedly blindsided by the network's decision. Her departure follows a temporary replacement in 2020 due to health issues. The news has been confirmed by multiple sources including Soap Opera Network, Variety, and Deadline.