General Hospital fans know Sam McCall is dying as the soap fired Kelly Monaco and we may have just heard her last words on the ABC sudser. Sam said emotional goodbyes to friends and family before surgery.
She’s donating part of her liver to Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins). The sad scenes felt like more than just a temporary farewell until after surgery. So, these Thursday scenes could’ve been Sam’s final spoken moments on the long-running ABC soap opera.
The news of Kelly Monaco leaving General Hospital has been a shock to fans. She’s been a fan-favorite for more than two decades. The actress said her exit made no sense while the show insisted it was for “storyline reasons” they’d written out Sam.
Monaco said her firing was an act of retaliation. And she’s promised a full statement on the matter in the future. As Sam was taken to surgery, her final words were “I love you.” And she threw up the hand gesture that expressed those words.
She did it as they rounded the corner at General Hospital. It might’ve been her last conscious moments on the show. And Monaco later confirmed that moment was unscripted. The emotional scene shows her dedication and professionalism.
General Hospital: Kelly Monaco’s Emotional Farewell as Sam McCall
The embrace between Kelly Monaco and Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli) was heartbreaking. The actors touched on their characters’ deep bond. And the reality that they would no longer be working together on General Hospital.
Some viewers questioned why they had Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) and Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) in Sam’s final moments, but their presence was a nod to the rich history between the characters.
Sam and Sonny share a tragic past on General Hospital. They lost their baby, Lila, at birth. And Carly and Sam have had a tumultuous relationship over the years.
GH: Questionable Sendoff for Monaco as Fans Hope for Respectful Exit
What we saw on General Hospital on Thursday may be Kelly Monaco’s final speaking moments as Sam McCall. And fans are heartbroken as Sam McCall said her emotional goodbyes to other characters, including her children.
Now, Sam may die during surgery. Either on the operating table. Or from complications. Also, could Cyrus Renault (Jeff Kober) be involved? There’s a leak saying he may tamper with her IV post-op. We’ll have to see what GH has in store.
Sam’s brother, Lucas Jones (Ryan Carnes), is performing the surgery. And he would be crushed if she dies on the table as he operates. Many General Hospital fans also question why some characters were not there.
Mainly Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and Kristina Corinthos (Kristen Vaganos). Also, Molly Lansing (Kate Mansi) was missing. Why did the show handle her exit like that? Perhaps because they’re newer cast members and not tied to her deep history. Who knows?
Fans hope the show will give Sam McCall a respectful send-off. She deserves one. And the character’s sacrifice should be noted. Also, her dedication to General Hospital. Kelly Monaco’s grace speaks volumes. And viewers want to see her talent on another show in the future.
