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Veteran actor John Capodice, known for his roles in TV and film, passed away on December 30, 2024, at 83. His obituary, released by New Jersey’s Pizzi Funeral Home, described him as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. The cause of death was not disclosed.
Capodice began his career in the late 1970s with a role in Ryan’s Hope and appeared in popular TV shows like Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote, Murphy Brown, Law & Order, and Will & Grace. He also featured in films such as Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, Independence Day, The Hard Way, and A Low Down Dirty Shame.
The actor also became a prominent name in the world of soaps during the 1990s. Capodice played the role of Carmine Cerullo in six episodes of General Hospital. The character was briefly revived in 2024 by actor George Russo during the wedding of Brokk Lynn and Chase Quartermaine.
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Who was Carmine Cerullo on General Hospital? Character explored
Carmine Cerullo was first introduced in 1994 when he came to Port Charles with his wife, Gloria Cerullo. John Capodice portrayed the character at the time. During his stint on General Hospital, the character ran a sporting goods store.
He was mainly involved in his daughter Lois's story, especially her engagement to Ned Quartermaine. Though Carmine initially disapproved of Ned for his daughter, he grew to soften and accept him over time. After two years on the soap, the character went offscreen in 1996.
Though Carmine Cerullo is not an active part of General Hospital at the moment, his family has expanded and taken an active role in the soap. His granddaughter Brook Lynn is now a part of the Quartermaine family, one of the most prominent homes in Port Charles.
In May 2024, Carmine, played by George Russo, returned to Port Charles for Brook Lynn's wedding to Chase Quartermaine. During the event, he reunited with Sonny Corinthos and casually discussed a leg rash with Dr. Hamilton Finn.
During Carmine's toast, Finn broke his sobriety by drinking, triggering a relapse that led to his departure from Port Charles to seek rehab for his addiction. As for Carmine, after the wedding ended, the character went offscreen once more. He has not made an appearance since then, but might still make a cameo on the soap for his family some time in the future.
Audiences can watch General Hospital via the ABC Channel. New episodes of the soap are released on all weekdays.
