A big star is departing General Hospital, however, there’s a happy return set to happen too. Here’s the latest comings and goings casting news at the ABC soap. Find out which popular star from ...

General Hospital's biggest recent recasting will now last for months longer than initially expected, prompting viewers to worry about this soap star.

Chris Robinson, an actor best known for his longtime role as Dr. Rick Webber on “General Hospital,” has died of heart failure at age 86.

During his time on “General Hospital,” Robinson appeared in a series of commercials for Vicks Formula 44 cough syrup, delivering the now-iconic line.

Chris Robinson, who had 100-plus roles dominated by doctor characters on TV soaps and said in ads, "I'm not a doctor, but I play one on TV," died June 9 at 86.

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ABC soap opera General Hospital first premiered on April 1, 1963, making it one of the longest-running shows in the history of American daytime television.

"General Hospital" icon Maurice Benard and executive producer Frank Valentini celebrate 62 years of the iconic soap opera. Watch weekdays on ABC.