GENERAL Hospital viewers have shared their excitement for the major return of a fan-favorite character.
In September 2023, the soap star had to take a hiatus due to health concerns.
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A General Hospital fan-favorite has returned to the showCredit: ABC
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The last time viewers saw this actor on the series was in November 2023Credit: ABC
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John York had to leave the show due to health concernsCredit: Getty
John York, famously known for his role as Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, returned to General Hospital on Wednesday’s episode.
The actor made his first appearance as the character on the soap series in 1991.
On GH’s official X, formerly Twitter account, they shared a screenshot of Mac smiling and hugging his family tight.
FANS REACTION
In the comment section of the post, fans were thrilled with his return.
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“Welcome back, John. You were missed,” one wrote.
“I cried happy tears when he appeared on my screen,” a second admitted.
“So happy to see John looking so healthy,” a third said.
A fourth stated, “We love you!”
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He said, “WOW!!! I’m just so humbled by your warm, kind and gracious words as Mac returned to PC!
“Your support has been monumental!
I have a feeling, things are about to get interesting!”
HOW HE’S DOING
Just days before his big return, John sat down for an emotional interview with Good Morning America to discuss his health journey.
General Hospital cast
General Hospital has been on air since the early 1960s.
The cast of the iconic soap opera includes:
Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos)
Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)
Katelyn MacMullen (Willow Corinthos)
Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford)
Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase)
Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase)
Michael Easton (Hamilton Finn)
Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)
Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri)
Kelly Monaco (Samantha McCall)
Cynthia Watros (Nina Reeves)
Maura West (Ava Jerome)
Celebrity appearances:
Demi Moore (1982-1984)
Meghan Markle (2002)
Mark Hamil (1972)
Kristin Davis (1991)
Eva Longoria (2000)
George Takei (1985)
Elizabeth Taylor (1981)
In September, he revealed on social media that he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and smoldering multiple myeloma.
These two forms of cancer impact the blood and the bone marrow.
During his time, he discussed he underwent chemotherapy and was fortunate to find a bone marrow donor.
“It’s just a little bag of blood and fluid,” he explained.
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John plays Malcolm Scorpio on the hit soap seriesCredit: ABC
“And here we are back to work.”
The last time John made an appearance on General Hospital was in November 2023.
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In September 2023, the star revealed that he was diagnosed with two types of cancerCredit: ABC
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Ahead of his return, he sat down for an interview with Good Morning AmericaCredit: ABC
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He was excited to get back to workCredit: Getty
