US EditionGoodbye, Lucky Spencer! Jonathan Jackson Is Leaving ‘General Hospital’
- Jonathan Jackson, known for originating the role of Lucky Spencer on General Hospital, officially returned to the show on August 23, 2024, and announced his departure nine months later in mid-2025.
- Jackson’s return followed his previous appearances in 2009 and a brief stint in July 2015, with his latest visit prompted by a desire to work again with Genie Francis, who plays Laura Spencer.
- In his recent storyline, Lucky Spencer proposed to Elizabeth Webber, portrayed by Rebecca Herbst, but she declined his offer, prompting Lucky to express that he no longer felt a sense of belonging in Port Charles and decide to depart from the town.
- Jackson earned multiple Daytime Emmy Awards throughout his career, including three for Outstanding Younger Actor before his first exit and two more in Supporting Actor categories during later stints, highlighting his critical acclaim.
- Frank Valentini, the executive producer of General Hospital, expressed that Jonathan’s departure from the show does not rule out the possibility of him making future appearances on the ABC soap opera.
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