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Maurice Benard was almost recast on General Hospital — Here’s why

General Hospital doesn’t mess around when it comes to front-burner storylines. Several permanent and temporary recasts have occurred over the six decades the ABC soap has been on the air. Maurice Benard has been the only Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital, and he hopes to keep it that way. Several actors currently on the show

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General Hospital star Maurice Benard mourns the loss of his father

General Hospital star Maurice Benard revealed that his father has passed away.  He made the announcement on social media, where he memorialized his father with photos and videos.  Humberto Morales often made cameos on Maurice’s social media, frequently talking about General Hospital and other things they enjoyed together.  Maurice Benard pays tribute to his dad 

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General Hospital’s Maurice Benard drops trailer for The Birthday Bash

Maurice Benard could easily be called the Godfather of soaps. His portrayal of a coffee importer (read mob boss) in Port Charles as Sonny Corinthos has reigned on General Hospital for decades.  Viewers love him and his stories, making Sonny one of the most important people in Port Charles.  He has been teasing something big

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General Hospital’s Maurice Benard knocks it out of the park as Sonny Corinthos

What’s your superpower? Everyone has one, be it kindness, genius or raising the next generation. We all have power, some of us also have a platform. This week General Hospital viewers were the beneficiaries of Maurice Benard’s incredible power via the soap’s platform. If you watched, you saw a scene in which Maurice’s character, Sonny

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General Hospital’s Maurice Benard launches website, State of Mind

Maurice Benard continues to hit it out of the park as an advocate for mental health awareness. The General Hospital star has been a visible force for years by discussing what’s on his mind, and he’s now made the conversation open-ended with his website, State of Mind. Benard, who portrays Sonny Corinthos on the ABC

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General Hospital star Maurice Benard’s memoir available for pre-order

General Hospital fans who can’t get enough of Maurice Benard and his stellar on-air talent can now bring a part of him home! His new book, Nothing General About It: Love (and Lithium) Saved Me On and Off General Hospital, is set for release next year and pre-orders are now being taken. Bernard’s long-awaited memoir