Kelly Monaco, known for her role as Sam McCall on the soap opera “General Hospital,” recently confirmed her departure from the long-running series after 21 years. In a deleted Instagram response, Monaco addressed her exit, expressing dissatisfaction with the direction of her character following the departure of another cast member, Billy Miller. ABC’s “General Hospital” airs Monday – Friday. Monaco’s mother, Carmina, also took to Instagram to thank fans for their support throughout her daughter’s time on the show. The actress was reportedly blindsided by the network’s decision to kill off her character.
Fans expressed shock and disappointment over Monaco’s exit, with many declaring they may stop watching the show without her. Monaco, who first appeared on “General Hospital” in 2003, has starred in over 2,000 episodes and previously earned a Daytime Emmy nomination. In addition to her soap opera work, Monaco won the first season of “Dancing With the Stars” in 2005.
Monaco’s departure marks the end of an era for the beloved character of Sam McCall. Fans have flooded social media with messages of support and appreciation for Monaco’s portrayal of the iconic character. Despite the challenges she faced in the industry, Monaco’s talent and dedication to her role will always be remembered and cherished by fans.
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