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Ron Hale, known for his role as Mike Corbin in General Hospital and Roger Coleridge in Ryan’s Hope, died on August 27, 2024, at the age of 78. Hale lived in St. George, South Carolina during the final years of his life, and a funeral home from the place confirmed his death. No official reason for his death has been shared.
Mike Corbin first appeared on General Hospital in 1995, when he returned to his son Sonny Corinthos' life after leaving him years before. Their relationship was tense due to Mike's previous gambling habit and his absence. Still, they eventually made up, following which Mike settled in Port Charles, running Kelly's Diner and becoming close to Sonny and his grandkids.
After Hale left the show in 2010, Mike's storyline took a heart-wrenching turn when he was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. The character was later portrayed by a different actor and eventually passed away on September 17, 2020.
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General Hospital and co-stars paid tribute to Ron Hale
After the news of Ron Hale's death came out, many of Hale’s friends and coworkers shared tributes honoring his legacy. General Hospital also released a statement on their X account, expressing their grief.
“The entire General Hospital Family is saddened to hear of Ron Hale’s passing. We would like to extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. He was an incredible actor and an unforgettable colleague. May he rest in peace.”
Days of Our Lives alum Billy Warlock also posted on X, remembering his friend.
“It’s with a heavy heart that we’ve lost another great one. My dear friend Ron Hale has passed away. Ron was an amazing talent and an even better friend. I will miss you,” wrote Warlock.
Other co-stars, including Kristina Wagner and Rick Hearst, fans, and the soap opera community similarly expressed their sorrow over the loss of the talented actor, highlighting his contributions to daytime television and his role as Sonny Corinthos’ father, Mike Corbin, on General Hospital.
Who was Ron Hale?
Ronald Hale Thigpen was born on January 2, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went to Furman University and acted in plays at the Trustus Theatre in Columbia, South Carolina, before becoming a soap actor.
Hale started his television career in 1968 with his first appearance on ABC’s N.Y.P.D. In 1969, he got his first role in a soap opera called Search for Tomorrow. He gained fame for his role as Dr. Roger Coleridge on another ABC soap, Ryan's Hope, from 1975 to 1989.
During that time, he was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards in 1979 and 1980. Later, in 1995, Hale joined General Hospital as Mike Corbin, the father of mob boss Sonny Corinthos. He played this role until he retired in 2010.
Hale also appeared in a spinoff called Port Charles and acted in movies, including the famous 1976 film, All the President's Men.
Fans can revisit Ron Hale's episodes on ABC and Hulu.
