General Hospital spoilers tease that Kelly Monaco, who has played Sam McCall on General Hospital since October of 2003, is leaving the ABC soap. Per soapoperanetwork.com, ABC has decided to terminate her character, According to sources, Sam will be killed off sometime this fall, Monaco was reported “blindsided” after learning of Sam’s fate.
General Hospital Spoilers: Kelly Monaco also appeared on Port Charles
Before she joined General Hospital, Monaco played Livvie Locke on Port Charles, a 30-minute spin-off of General Hospital from 2000 – 2003.
After Port Charles’ cancellation, Monaco took on the role Sam, who she’s played ever since. She has been nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards during her career, once in 2003 for her tole in Port Charles and then again in 2006 for General Hospital.
Sam’s love story with Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) was a huge part of Sam’s story for most of her time at General Hospital although she’s now paired with Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zomprogna).
GH Spoilers – Kelly Monaco was the first winner of Dancing With the Stars
In 2005, Monaco participated in the first ever season of Dancing With the Stars where she won the Mirrorball Trophy, She also competed in the 15th Season, also called the “All-Star” season and finished in third place.
Right after her initial win, General Hospital hoped to capitalize on her fame by having Sam involved in a ballroom dancing storyline.
General Hospital Spoilers – Sam McCall will be killed off!
A final airdate for as Sam for Kelly Monaco hasn’t yet been announced, Storyline wise, Sam is happily involved with Dante for now, but it looks like Dante’s first wife Lulu Spencer (last played by Emme Rylan) is about to wake up from an almost four year coma. Whether Lulu’s return has anything to do with Sam’s death remains to be seen.
What do you think?
Are you surprised that Monaco is being written off? What will be Sam’s exit storyline? Does this mean Dante and Lulu are about to reunite?
Anything can happen in Port Charles so stay tuned to General Hospital airing weekdays on ABC. And don’t forget to check back right here regularly for all your General Hospital news, information and spoilers!
