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General Hospital is one of the longest-running and most famous soap operas in America, which has been aired since 1963. It stands as one of the world's longest-running drama series with a very deep emotional development that has held the audience for decades. It is set in the fictional town of Port Charles and follows the lives and challenges of its many characters.
Two most beloved actors on this show are Sam McCall and Dante Falconeri. Sam is the fearless private investigator, portrayed by Kelly Monaco. Dante, a dedicated detective, is portrayed by Dominic Zamprogna. Their love story started with a mutual understanding of their hard pasts and then turned into a strong romantic relationship that people could connect with.
The recent tragedy of Sam's death has left Dante broken, as he cannot stand the unbearable pain of losing the woman who had become his anchor and partner in life. Recently, Sam's decision to donate her liver to Lulu Spencer proved tragic and left viewers stunned.
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Viewers have been flooding social media with messages of sorrow and disbelief over Sam's death. Many fans sympathized with Dante as he mourned the loss of her in his life.
"So devastating for Dante!” commented one fan on X.
More fans took to the comments section. Some of the reactions are as follows.
Why did Sam McCall’s death shock viewers on General Hospital?
The death of Sam McCall was a shocker as Kelly Monaco has been a significant part of General Hospital for over two decades.
Viewers were shocked at the decision to have Sam die from a liver donation made to Lulu Spencer after having the fans believe that the surgery had been successful. Adding more grief to the emotional scenario of the show, watching Alexis, played by Nancy Lee Grahn, tell Dante that Sam was suffering a heart attack was a great tragedy to viewers.
It brings grief to Dante's storyline who seemingly suffered an irreparable loss. Most fans feel that this moment highlighted how fragile happiness in Port Charles can be, and it reminded them about the show's reputation with heartbreaking surprises.
How did Kelly Monaco react to her departure on General Hospital?
Kelly Monaco had a very off-screen departure from General Hospital that seemed as dramatic in the storyline as it apparently was outside of the sets. The 21-year soap opera icon, Sam McCall, has complained about the process of leaving as she claimed to be "blindsided" by the decision.
This led to a huge debate among the fans and insiders in the industry, questioning why a character so crucial was taken out of the show in such a tragic manner. Monaco was visibly frustrated when she hinted that the show had been stripping Sam of her key characteristics over time.
Her response to a fan online highlighted how Sam's storylines had been reduced since the exit of Billy Miller, who played Drew Cain. While Monaco promised a proper statement later, her words were echoed by all those who have followed the journey with her since the character's inception.
Interested viewers can catch the episodes of General Hospital on ABC every weekday.
