Kelly Monaco Bids Farewell to ‘General Hospital’ After Two Decades

After 20 years on ABC’s hit soap, Kelly Monaco exits her role as Sam McCall, leaving behind a legacy and devoted fan base.

elly Monaco, beloved for her portrayal of Sam McCall on General Hospital, has officially wrapped her time on the show. According to a social media post from her mother, Carmina Monaco, on September 27, Kelly filmed her final scenes, marking the end of a remarkable journey that began in 2003.

Fans were first made aware of Monaco’s impending departure earlier this August. Since joining the show, Monaco has appeared in over 2,200 episodes and earned two Daytime Emmy nominations for her work. She also gained fame outside the soap world by winning the first season of Dancing with the Stars.

In her heartfelt post, Carmina expressed deep appreciation to Monaco’s loyal fan base. “I want to take this moment to reach out to Kelly’s incredible fans and express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering love, loyalty, and support you’ve shown her throughout her time on General Hospital,” she wrote. “On this final day, just four days shy of her first episode’s anniversary on October 1, 2003, Kelly will close the door to her dressing room for the last time.”

I want to take this moment to reach out to Kelly’s incredible fans and express my deepest gratitude for the unwavering love, loyalty, and support you’ve shown her throughout her time on General Hospital. On this final day, just four days shy of the anniversary of her first…

— Carmina Monaco (@kellysmom1) September 27, 2024

Carmina continued by acknowledging the emotional weight of the moment, while also highlighting how much strength Kelly has drawn from her fans. “Your love and dedication have meant more than words can express, not only to Kelly but to all of us who care so deeply for her,” she added. “We will always be grateful for you standing with her through it all.”

As Kelly Monaco moves on from General Hospital, she leaves behind a lasting impact on the show and a fan base that will remember her fondly.