General Hospital, the longest-running soap opera on ABC is back with a shocking twist for its fans. This time, the daytime show is about to witness the departure of one of its regular cast members, Kelly Monaco, who plays the role of Samantha McCall.
Sam McCall was first introduced on General Hospital on October 1, 2003, and Monaco has played the role since the character’s debut. During this two-decade journey of the character, Lindsay Hartley has filled in for Monaco a few times in 2020, 2022, and 2024, for brief durations.
On August 26, 2024, the news about the exit of Kelly Monaco broke on the internet, leaving fans of General Hospital in shock. The actor’s exit from the show is marked by the death of her character Sam, as reported by Soap Opera Network.
However, the makers or the actress have not yet confirmed anything on how Sam will die on the show, but looking at the current plotlines, it can be assumed that the plot that will lead to Sam’s death may be related to the search for Lucky Spencer.
General Hospital: What will lead to Sam’s death?
Kelly Monaco’s departure has been confirmed due to her character’s death on the show General Hospital. However, since Sam is not shown in any dangerous situation, the show’s unpredictable storylines could lead to dramatic developments at any time.
Viewers see that Laura is desperately trying to find her son Lucky Spencer, who might be able to save Lulu’s life. Sam could become involved in this quest as a private investigator.
Sam’s connections with the Spencer family, especially her close ties with Dante and Rocco, might lead her to help in finding Lucky. Dante, who knows that finding Lucky Spencer can be risky and wants to make sure that Sam remains safe, might ask Jason to accompany her since he can’t leave Lulu and Rocco alone.
The search operation might soon become a dangerous rescue mission as Lucky has been held captive at some prison with bodybuilders keeping an eye on him. While trying to save Lucky, Jason and Sam might face a dangerous turn of events, such as a dramatic shootout or a deadly trap.
The incident could ultimately lead to Sam McCall’s death by either getting shot by some mercenary or while trying to save Jason or some other character. However, it is important to note that an official confirmation about this is currently awaited.
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How will Sam’s death affect the people of Port Charles?
Sam McCall’s death on General Hospital will leave the characters in Port Charles heartbroken. Dante (Sam’s lover) and Alexis (her mother), who are both close to Sam, might think Jason is responsible for her death, which could cause problems between them and him.
Sam’s death will also affect her kids, especially Danny. Losing his mom might either bring him closer to his father Jason or create a conflict between father and son as they both deal with the loss of their loved one.
Sam’s death might also lead to some reunions and changes in the relationships of the people in Port Charles. With Sam not being around, Dante might get back to Lulu if she survives. Kristina and Molly might also grow closer, finding comfort in each other as they grieve for their sister.
Sam’s death can lead to many new developments in several ongoing storylines but at the same time also end the possibility of some ever taking place, like the desire of viewers to see #JaSam back together.
Fans of General Hospital can watch the new episodes of the show on ABC.
