General Hospital premiered in 1963 and has been one of the most beloved American daily soap operas on the ABC television network since its release on April 1. The show continues to keep up its tradition of showcasing the passionate, intriguing, and adventurous lives of the residents of Port Charles.
After decades of being telecasted, the show continues to revolve around the glamour and excitement of the town's residents. It keeps the audience hooked by showcasing love, danger, mind-blowing plots, and a contemporary storyline with unforgettable characters.
One of the unforgettable and fan-favorite characters is Morgan, portrayed by Bryan Craig. It is his best-known role to date; he debuted on the show in 2013 and has remained a recurring character in the show over the years. Morgan is the son of Mob boss Sonny Corinthos. However, the character ultimately dies due to the fabrication of medication.
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General Hospital: Some interesting facts about Bryan Craig.
Bryan has been in the entertainment industry since 2005. Over the decades, the actor has played popular characters like Morgan from GH and Joaquin Perez from Good Trouble. Here are some interesting facts about Bryan that may be unknown to the audience.
1) Debut at the age of 14
Bryan Craig debuted in the entertainment industry at the age of fourteen in the 2005 movie Off the Chain, where he was credited as Bryan Allen Craig. The actor reportedly left his hometown in Florida and moved to Los Angeles for his acting career.
2) He had a head surgery
Bryan appeared on an episode of the State of Mind podcast hosted by Maurice Bernard, who plays Sonny on General Hospital, on August 11, 2024. On the podcast, the actor revealed that he underwent minor head surgery.
However, he added that the surgery was "botched" and nicked the occipital nerve in the back of his head. He also said that since he suffered from insomnia, he couldn't sleep for a while following the incident.
3) He started to hallucinate and overdosed
In the same podcast episode, Bryan revealed more details about his ordeal following the head surgery. He stated that the surgery took a toll on his mental health and resulted in hallucinations.
The pain was extreme, so the doctor prescribed him painkillers. However, he overdosed on the drugs, which almost got him killed. Following this experience, the actor stated that he started running, which helped him get back on track and feel "normal."
4) He was engaged to Kelly Thiebaud
On June 28, 2015, Bryan got engaged to his co-star Kelly Thiebaud, who played Britt Westbourne on General Hospital. According to Soap Opera Digest, the actor shared the news through an Instagram post, which has now been deleted.
However, it was speculated that they separated in 2016. The pair reportedly have not made any public or social media appearances following the speculations of a split.
5) Two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner
For his role as Morgan Corinthos on General Hospital, Bryan was nominated for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards for four consecutive years, from 2014 to 2017. However, he won the award in 2016 and 2017.
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Bryan's recent appearance in General Hospital
Morgan was born onscreen on October 24, 2003, to Sonny Corinthos and Carly Corinthos. Morgan faces various challenges, including being born with a heart problem, being held hostage by Jerry Jacks, and being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Ava tampered with his medication, which led to his death in October 2016.
Bryan, as Morgan, makes a vivid appearance on the show even after the death of the character. In August 2024, Morgan appeared in a vision of Sonny, who tried to attempt suicide. In the scene, Morgan is seen encouraging Sonny to live his life for his loved ones, which helps him abandon the plan of killing himself.
Fans can continue watching General Hospital on the ABC network.