Why was Robin Mattson replaced on General Hospital?

Still, fans have been wondering why Robin Mattson did not reprise her iconic role. The actress recently revealed on Facebook that she is dealing with health issues that have kept her from returning to Port Charles.
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Why did Robin Mattson not return to General Hospital?

Robin revealed she is recovering from knee surgery and will soon undergo hip replacement surgery. Robin is the third actress to play the role of Heather. She came on to GH back in 1980.
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Why was Robin Mattson recast on General Hospital?

The former, Wonder Years star is the new Heather Webber recast. Undoubtedly, GH fans wanted answers regarding the casting change. Robin Mattson explains why she did not reprise her role as Heather. Mattson's health is an issue, resulting in her inability to return.
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Why did they recast Heather Webber on General Hospital?

She was quickly replaced by Mary O'Brien in September 1977. O'Brien vacated the role in July 1979 when Heather overdosed on LSD. O'Brien was offered the chance to reprise the role in 1980 but refused.
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Will Robin ever come back to General Hospital?

Soap Opera Digest has confirmed that Kimberly McCullough (Robin, "General Hospital") will return this fall. "GH" Executive Producer Frank Valentini said that the actress has inked a contract. "Robin is such an important part of the history.
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General Hospital’s Robin Mattson Breaks Her Silence: So Why *Was* She Recast as Heather



Why does Robin quit?

Robin was frustrated with Batman, for keeping secrets from him, like knowing Batgirl's secret identity and not telling him. He was also fed up with his obsession for fighting crime, which drove him to manipulate, lie and cheat to the people close to him.
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Is Robin coming back to General Hospital in 2022?

Robin Blake

In a blink-and-you-missed-it cameo, the original cast member — aka Nurse Judy Clampett in the old days — popped up as a Metro Court patron in September 2022.
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Is Heather Esme's mother on GH?

GH spoilers tease Esme is Ryan and Heather's child, however, it doesn't end there.
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Why is there a new actress playing Sam on General Hospital?

Following Monaco's temporary leave from GH in July of 2020, actress Lindsay Hartley portrayed Sam McCall until Monaco's return. Monaco resumed her role as Sam on August 18, 2020. Hartley filled in for Monaco as Sam again on February 3, 2022.
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What cast members have been on General Hospital the longest?

The longest-running cast member is Leslie Charleson, who has portrayed Monica Quartermaine since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas.
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Is Leo from General Hospital autistic in real life?

Easton Sweda confirmed he has autism, too

Shortly after that episode of General Hospital aired, Easton Sweda (who plays Leo) took to Twitter to share a video message with his followers. In his video message, Sweda revealed that he has autism as well. He revealed that he couldn't speak until he was four years old.
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What happened to Anna's daughter Robin on General Hospital?

With the help of one of the guards, Robin faked her death and was finally reunited with her family. Patrick and Robin were re-married and left town with Emma for a fresh start.
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Is the actress who plays Robin on General Hospital pregnant?

McCullough revealed that she and her partner, whose name she's keeping anonymous, are expecting a child.
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Why isn t Robin Mattson playing Heather?

“As nice as is to be missed, and so many of you have wondered what happened to me, I just want to let you know that I've been recovering from my knee surgery,” she shared on November 11, “and today I'm going to have hip replacement surgery.
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Is there a new actor playing Leo on General Hospital?

General Hospital Recast: Easton Rocket Sweda Returns as Leo Falconeri | Soaps.com.
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Who was the original Heather on GH?

The role of Heather was originated back in 1976 by Georganne LaPiere, but she left after a year to try to become a movie star. Mary O'Brien took over for a couple of years, and then in 1980, Robin Mattson joined the cast of GH to make the role her own and continued playing the character on and off for decades.
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Is Esme Prince Felicia's daughter?

Esme Prince's birth parents are Felicia Scorpio and Ryan Chamberlain. Felicia may regret her wish for another child when she learns her daughter is one of General Hospital's youngest villains. Since Esme's arrival in Port Charles in August 2021, she's been stirring up trouble.
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Who is the new girl at the hospital on General Hospital?

UPDATE (October 28, 2022): Alley Mills made her General Hospital debut on October 28, 2022, in the role of Heather Webber. The role had previously been played by Robin Mattson. What do you think of Alley Mills jumping from B&B to GH?
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Who is the father of Esme baby?

Esme Prince is pregnant with Nikolas Cassadine's baby on 'General Hospital' Since Esme arrived in Port Charles, she's been causing trouble for the Cassadine family.
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Who is Esme prince's biological mother on General Hospital?

On December 9, it is revealed that her biological mother is Heather Webber and revealed that Esme has two maternal half brothers, Steve Webber and Franco Baldwin. On January 5, she was represented by attorney and Nikolas' uncle Martin Grey.
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Are Willow and Nelle twins?

As if we already hadn't figured out from the abundance of clues being dropped that Willow was Nina's daughter, who Harmony stole in cahoots with Madeline… Well, I hope the show didn't expect us to be shocked when on Friday we learned that Nina had twins. Yup, Willow and Nelle are sisters.
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Did Robin quit?

As well as being Batman's crime-fighting partner, Grayson establishes himself as the leader of the Teen Titans, DC's first team of teenage superheroes. As a young man, he retires as Robin and takes on his own superhero identity, becoming Nightwing.
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Will the character of Jason Morgan return to General Hospital?

In November 2021, it was announced that Steve Burton would be leaving his role as Jason Morgan at General Hospital. The news came as a shock to fans of the series who had grown to love the character over the years.
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