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GENERAL HOSPITAL Stars Celebrate the Soap’s 56th Anniversary

By Chris Eades

Although the special episode celebrating GENERAL HOSPITAL’s 56th anniversary is airing on April 2, the soap’s actual anniversary was on April 1 and the stars were all over social media celebrating the momentous occasion! While none of them were on GH back when it premiered in 1963, they all have their own histories with the soap, some spanning decades on the air!

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See how some of your favorite GH stars from the past and present celebrated the soap’s legacy in the special gallery below!

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  1. Maurice Benard Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "Happy anniversary GH 🏆" shared Maurice Benard (Sonny). "How many TV shows in history can say 56 years? I was a fan before I came on, and I will always be a fan."

  3. Lynn Herring Gh Anniversary

    Twitter

    "So unbelievably thankful to know and love all these folks!" Lynn Herring said of her castmates and crew on the soap. "Happy Anniversary, GH! ❤️"

  5. Steve Burton Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "Honored and blessed to be a part of it!" Steve Burton (Jason) declared. "Thank you to all of the GH and daytime veterans for paving the way for all of us. Thank you. 56 more!"

  6. Jon Lindstrom Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "To have been even a small part of this legendary show would’ve been enough for me," confided Jon Lindstrom (Kevin). "To have been since 1992 to today is an honor I will treasure always. Thank you, GH, for inviting me to the longest running party in showbiz!"

  7. Jacklyn Zeman Gh Anniversary

    Twitter

    "It has been an honor to be a part of the GH family all these years," shared Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie). "My heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to all who have contributed to the success and longevity of our show. My love and thanks to our viewers, who are truly family as we have shared treasured memories."

  9. Laura Wright Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "56 Years! 📣📣📣📣📣" marveled Laura Wright (Carly). "Happy Anniversary, GH!"

  10. John J York Gh Anniversary

    Twitter

    "How was I ever allowed on board this Magical Mystery Ship?" joked John J. York (Mac), here with some of his castmates/friends. He also added the hashtags: "#blessed #thankful #humbled"

  11. Tamara Braun Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "Happy Anniversary GH" cheered Tamara Braun (Kim). "Lots of beautiful memories for me and millions of fans alike."

  13. Gh Pat Lena

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    "Four years ago, I had the privilege of playing Laura Wright's daughter on GH. (Pre Carly/Nelle of course) 😘😂" shared Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle). "And 56 years ago, GH premiered and is still going strong. Happy Anniversary GH!"

  14. Brooklyn Rae Silzer Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "Super grateful to be a part of GH!" expressed Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma). "Congrats on 56 years! 🎂🎂❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

  15. Haley Pullos Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "i'm so so grateful to be included in such an iconic show, 😍" confided Haley Pullos (Molly).

  17. Vinessa Antoine Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "Wow! 56 years?" Vinessa Antoine (ex-Jordan) exclaimed. "Amazing! Happy 56th anniversary!"

  18. Nancy Lee Grahn Gh Anniversary

    Instagram

    "So proud to be on this show!" declared Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), here with her on-screen babies and grandbabies.

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