Sofia Mattsson has left Port Charles.
After starring as Sasha Gilmore on “General Hospital” for seven years, the actress, 34, departed the collection on Friday.
Within the episode, Sasha reunited along with her dad, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers), and determined to maneuver away to spend time along with her dad and mom and new child daughter, Daisy.
Steve Burton’s Jason wished Sasha a farewell in a approach that may make it simple for the star to return.
As he put it, “You’ll always have a home to come back to.”
“There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV,” the present’s rep instructed TV Insider on Friday. “But she is open for a return in the future.”
“It was emotional for sure,” Mattsson added to the outlet about her final day on set. “Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn’t see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me.”
Whereas her exit feels “bittersweet,” the cleaning soap opera vet is trying ahead to what lies forward.
“I’ve had such a great time, but I’m also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects.”
However Mattsson isn’t saying goodbye to cleaning soap operas for good.
“I’d have to see what the role was,” she confessed concerning the prospect of returning at some point, “but I’m definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world. I think being on a soap is one of the best jobs you can have as an actress.”
Mattsson first joined the ABC drama in 2018 and appeared in over 500 episodes. In 2022, her sister, actress Helena Mattsson, took over the position of Sasha for 2 episodes when Mattsson was away.
In the meantime, the “Becoming Bond” alum’s ultimate scene with Rogers, 79, comes on the heels of his most cancers announcement.
On Thursday, the “General Hospital” star shared his well being battle with followers by way of his publicist, Anthony Turk.
“Beloved Emmy-winning actor Tristan Rogers, best known for his role as Robert Scorpio on the daytime drama, ‘General Hospital,’ revealed to his fans that he has been diagnosed with cancer,” Turk’s assertion, obtained by Cleaning soap Opera Digest, learn.
“While he remains hopeful and is working closely with his medical team on a treatment plan, this is a challenging time for Tristan and his family. As they face both the emotional and physical burdens that come with this diagnosis, the family kindly asks for privacy and understanding,” the publicist continued.
Turk didn’t reveal what sort of most cancers Rogers was battling. He did, nevertheless, thank those that have caught by the actor and his household.
“They are deeply grateful for the outpouring of support and love from their friends and family. Tristan sends his love to his fans and wants them to know how much he appreciates their loyalty and encouragement over the years,” the assertion concluded. “This support means more to him now than ever. Future updates will be shared if deemed appropriate by Tristan and his family.”
Rogers has performed District Lawyer Robert Scorpio on and off since 1980.
He first portrayed the character from his begin within the ’80s till 1992, when he first left the present. He’s made a number of returns to Port Charles over the a long time.
In 2018, the Emmy winner instructed Cleaning soap Opera Digest why he loves enjoying the beloved district lawyer.
“Robert has always had kind of a glib approach to everything; he’s a bit of a smart-mouth,” Rogers defined.
“I’m working with a lot of different people,” he added of his comeback. “And I think the fans are going to like it.”
“General Hospital” is presently in its 62nd season after debuting in 1963. In recent times, the collection has undergone quite a few solid shake-ups.
Final summer season, Kelly Monaco, who starred as Sam McCall from 2003 to 2024, blasted the cleaning soap after she was fired following a 21-year run. The star, 49, claimed it was “retaliation.”
Monaco replied to a touch upon Cleaning soap Hub’s Instagram publish that learn, “What do you got concrete in your head she wasn’t fired she didn’t take the pay cut so she had to leave.”
In response, the actress wrote: “‘No primary role’.. do your homework. When Billy Miller was fired, Sam’s storyline stopped. Stripping Sam of every characteristic she had. Something I worked for decades to build… Slowly dismantling her, into a character that I did not recognize, let alone the audience. Call it what you will… retaliation at it [sic] finest. I will give a proper statement. The truth will set you free.”
Shortly after, Brooklyn Rae Silzer, who portrayed Emma Drake for 13 years, was changed by Braedyn Bruner. The 19-year-old shared on X that she was “forever grateful” for her position.
Kin Shriner, who performed the enduring Scott Baldwin from 1977 to 2024, confirmed he was let go from the present final yr, as nicely.
The actor, 71, starred in over 1,700 episodes of “General Hospital.” Shriner additionally reprised his position on the short-lived spinoff, “Port Charles,” from 1997 to 2002. However after greater than 40 years because the Port Charles villain, he was written off.
One viewer took to X to ask why Scott had simply disappeared with no point out, penning: “Wow, nothing like disrespecting your longest serving character…#GH.”
Shriner echoed the fan’s sentiments, retweeting the publish and responding, “I don’t understand any of it, I went to get glazed donuts and coffee for the doctor!!”
Earlier this month, Eva LaRue additionally bid adieu to the neighborhood of Port Charles. After enjoying Natalia Rogers-Ramirez for just one yr, she exited the cleaning soap.
However there have been no arduous emotions for the star.
“I was originally only supposed to be on the show for a couple of months,” LaRue, 58, shared with Cleaning soap Digest. “And it ended up being a much longer run, which was great.”
Final week, Kirsten Storms revealed she is taking an prolonged break from the collection after enjoying Maxie Jones for almost 20 years.
The actress, 41, is relocating to Nashville along with her daughter, Harper, 11, whom she shares along with her ex-husband and fellow cleaning soap star, Brandon Borash.
“It’s possible I will be back in December, maybe November,” Storms stated in an Instagram video. “I promise you the story line they have going on until my return to Port Charles is kind of incredible. You guys are gonna freak out actually.”
