And Leo's portrayer, Easton Rocket Sweda, had something to tell fans as well, “[Leo] got diagnosed with Autism, but you know what's cool? I have Autism too.” In a video posted on Twitter, he went on to tell his story about having been diagnosed very young and how he couldn't speak until he was four years old.
Their child in the show, Leo, is played by Easton Sweda, a young autistic actor. "I understand Easton's anxiety and his behaviors on set, which, you know, I think I can kind of corral his energy, and when he wants to move around so much, I can just put my hands on his shoulders," said Kurth.
Easton Rocket Sweda was born on 2 June 2011 in California. He is an actor, known for General Hospital (1963) and The Present.
It was later revealed that Dell was a one-day recast. On February 1, 2022, Sweda tweeted that he was back as Leo.
Easton Rocket Sweda's TV parents Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) and Wally Kurth (Ned) were among many who chimed in with supportive words.
In April 2018, it was announced that due to an injury Charleson sustained, the soap would temporarily recast the role of Monica to handle the advanced writing required for the character; Patty McCormack was announced as the temporary replacement of Charleson. McCormack first appeared on May 7, 2018.
Six months after General Hospital killed off Jason (again), it would appear — but only appear — that ABC's one and only daytime drama has recast the pivotal role with Josh Kelly.
'General Hospital': Recasting Steve Burton Role as Jason Not Planned - Variety.
Ned Ashton offers to claim the child as his own to protect them both from Julian's world, to which Olivia agrees. Leo was prematurely born onscreen in May 2015 at the Metro Court Hotel. Shortly before his birth, Julian finds out that he is Leo's father.
General Hospital's Sofia Mattson is expanding her family! The actress, who plays Sasha Gilmore on the ABC soap opera, is pregnant, expecting her second baby with husband Thomas Payton, she revealed on Instagram Thursday.
How old is Monica on General Hospital? Leslie Charleson was born February 22, 1945, making her 73 years young!
Afterward, a tearful Anna, who had been holding his hand in his final moments, closed Peter's eyes and walked away from his body as the audience saw the character one final time. Later in the week, it was noted by Sam (Kelly Monaco) that the WSB had collected Peter's body, confirming the character had indeed died.
Nurse Willow Corinthos is a fictional character on the ABC daytime soap opera General Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Dr. Silas Clay and his ex-wife, Nina Reeves; and the illegal adoptive daughter of the late Douglas Miller and his late ex-wife, Lorraine "Harmony" Miller.
Character Biography
Spencer Cassadine is the son of Nikolas Cassadine and the late Courtney Matthews.
He is the son of the late, Dr. Alan Quartermaine and his late mistress, Susan Moore and the newly adoptive son of Dr. Monica Quartermaine. He is the identical twin of former mob boss Jason Morgan, and the illegal adoptive brother of the late reformed serial killer turned art therapist, Franco Baldwin.
However, he left Leo when he was six years old to protect his son and mother for his own safety. While he was hunted by a demon, he attempted to reconnect with Leo through their respective allies,Prue, Piper and Phoebe, until Leo refused because James left his mother without telling them he was alright.
Chandra Wilson. Making the trek from Grey Sloan to General Hospital, the real-life superfan, seen here at the 2019 Nurses Ball, was set to return for 2023's gala, only in the new role of red-carpet correspondent Sydney Val Jean.
Burton, who portrayed character Jason Morgan on the medical drama, announced Tuesday in an Instagram video that “unfortunately, 'General Hospital' has let me go because of the vaccine mandate.” Burton said that he applied for medical and religious exemptions but that they were denied.
Jason's character was ultimately killed off in November 2021. The decision the kill his character came after Steve Burton announced he was fired over the show's Covid-19 vaccine mandates.
Yup, the actor would be making his return to daytime in earnest! Details, though, were scarce, but we knew he'd somehow be tied to Bo and Hope's return and would be mixed up with Marlena, John, Kayla and Steve.
Emme Rylan. General Hospital fans didn't want to believe it was true when reports surfaced in the fall of 2020 that Lulu's portrayer had been let go.
Jason Morgan is returning to #GH!
The Sun previously shared that the recasting was done after Nancy had to take a bit of time off from work due to having back surgery. As not all viewers knew this change was coming, they noted how surprised to learn about it while watching the new episode.
I think General Hospital came at the right time." In March 2022, Mikayla announced her departure from the role, citing her decision focus on her academics; Tabyana Ali was subsequently announced as Mikayla's successor. Mikayla last appeared on March 17, 2022; while Ali first appeared on March 25, 2022.