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In the ABC soap opera General Hospital, Ric Hearst plays the role of Ric Lansing. The character first appeared on the show on November 8, 2002, and since then has been played by Hearst until Lansing was written out from the show on July 21, 2016. For a few episodes in 2007, Nick Kiriazis portrayed Lansing.
Ric Lansing's journey on General Hospital has gone through several complex romantic relationships, criminal history, and a strong hatred for his half-brother, Sonny Corinthos. His relationship with his ex-wife, Elizabeth Webber, crossed over several times in his storyline until he exited.
Ric Hearst announced his return to General Hospital on July 25, 2024, with an Instagram post. Fans will get to see the character back in action as he returns in the August 22, 2024, episode to console his daughter, Molly Lansing, after she lost the child that Kristina Corinthos was carrying.
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General Hospital: Ric Lansing returns to Port Charles
Ric Lansing, played by Rick Hearst on General Hospital, returns to Port Charles after he left the town seven years ago in 2016. Ric has made another dramatic comeback with his emotional reunion with his daughter, Molly Lansing-Davis.
A glimpse Ric's return is shown when Alexis (Molly's mom and Ric's former wife) calls Ric and asks him to come back to town. He will not return at the funeral of the unborn child of his daughter, Molly. Molly is destroyed because of the loss, and having his father stand by her side makes her feel better.
Ric tries to comfort Molly, saying he's sorry for not being there earlier, and promises to support her no matter what.
"Baby, I'm so sorry," Ric says to Molly while holding her, crying in his arms.
This emotional moment shows Ric's wish to be a good dad even though he has made mistakes in the past. Molly, struggling to accept the mishappening with the anger for Kristina and Ava, tells everything to her father.
She believes that Ava is responsible for the loss of the baby, and Kristina, in her ego, confronts Ava for no reason without considering the fact that it could be harmful. Looking at the love and affection Ric has for her daughter, it can be predicted that Ava will have a hard time facing Ric and Sonny together.
Rick Hearst, who has won multiple Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of Ric, emphasized the complexity of the character in a recent interview with Soap Opera Digest.
"While he may not be the best father, his intent is to be the best father," Hearst said.
Ric's return is not just about consoling his daughter and mending his relationship with her but will stir up the lives of several other characters in Port Charles. Many unresolved issues and former connections will be brought up to escalate tension and drama in General Hospital.
As Ric's ex-wives - Liz, Alexis, and Nina, are still living in Port Charles, and his half-brother, Sonny Corinthos, and Sonny's ex-wife, Carly, who Ric once held hostage, are also in town, fans of General Hospital can expect to see a whirlwind of drama.
Fans of General Hospital can watch the new episode of the show on ABC.
