Port Charles is losing a favored denizen. Gregory Harrison, who first joined General Hospital in 2020, has left the sudser. His last episode aired May 21.
Harrison, best known to boomers for his long-running role on Trapper John, M.D. , played Gregory Chase, the father of Finn (Michael Easton) and Chase (Josh Swickard).
His character died in his sleep after suffering from ALS. Easton paid tribute to his co-star on Instagram by saying “One of the finest actors I’ve ever had the privilege of working with and an even better human being. I learned so much from you, my friend, and it was an absolute honor to get to share a stage with you these past three years.
Your talent, grace and powerful presence will be greatly missed around the studio.” Related Stories News 'General Hospital' Shakes Up Writers Room; Patrick Mulcahey Is Out As Co-Head News Jennifer Aquino Signs With Exclusive Artist Agency View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Easton (@iammichaeleaston) Nancy Lee Grahn, who plays Alexis on GH, said on X that it “was hard to say goodbye to working with my friend, Gregory Harrison. What a treat to share the stage with this guy, and getting to know him was a gift.
I truly love & respect everything about him. And I know he’s seeing this. He doesn’t post, but likes to read mine.
” Harrison told Soap Opera Digest in 2023 that he had many opportunities over the years to join a daytime drama — especially All My Children . But “it scared me so bad.” .
