Chad Duell announces departure from ‘General Hospital’ after 14 years

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Chad Duell is saying goodbye to “General Hospital” after nearly 15 years on the show.

Duell, 37, announced he was leaving the soap opera Instagram post November 23, with a photo of himself standing with his fellow castmates.

“After many incredible years on General Hospital, I have decided to leave the show,” he began the post. “This was not an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life.”

Duell has played Michael Corinthos, the son of AJ Quartermaine and Carly Corinthos, on ‘General Hospital’ since 2010. In 2015, Duell won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.

Duell wrote that he is “extremely grateful” to Frank Valentini, the soap opera’s producer, as well as the “cast, crew and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me throughout this amazing journey.”

“To all the fans: thank you from the bottom of my heart for your continued support and for making Michael Corinthos part of your lives. Your love and encouragement have meant the world to me,” he wrote. “This isn’t a goodbye, it’s a see you later.”

Co-stars and fans of “General Hospital” responded in the comments section of his announcement.

“I love you, Chad!!!!” Katelyn MacMullen wrote, adding three white heart emoji.

Laura Wright commented: “Still mad!! But I love you!!!”

Sofia Mattsson wrote: “You will be so missed!!!! Excited to see what’s next!”

Valentini confirmed Duell’s departure in a message on Xwriting: “I have enjoyed working with Chad over the years and wish him nothing but the best. He is a great actor and will be missed by everyone at #GH.”

In one separate messageValentini shared that the network currently has “no plans to recast his role,” adding, “but in the daytime you never know.”

“I can promise a great story for Michael and his family when Chad leaves in the new year,” Valentini said.

In October, Robert Adamson took over the role of Michael for one episode, Soap Opera Digest reported. Adamson also temporarily played Michael in 2022 due to “scheduling conflicts” for Duell.

This article was originally published on TODAY.com