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Yahoo
11-06-2025
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- Yahoo
Chris Robinson, of General Hospital and Bold and Beautiful, Dead at 86
Veteran actor Chris Robinson, whom daytime-TV fans know well from his runs as General Hospital's Dr. Rick Webber and The Bold and the Beautiful's Jack Hamilton, died on June 9 at age 86. 'He peacefully passed in his sleep at his ranch near Sedona, Arizona,' actor MJ Allen, who co-starred with Robinson in the 2022 indie Just for a Week, shared on Facebook. 'He had been in heart failure for some time, and is his official cause of death.' More from TVLine Jonathan Jackson's General Hospital Exit, Explained: 'The Hope Was to Stay On Longer' Casting News: GH Brings Back Kelly Thiebaud, Love Story Adds 3 and More Casting News: Jonathan Jackson's GH Exit, Paige Quits Summer House and More Robinson's career began in the 1960s with one-offs on myriads TV programs such as Sea Hunt, Death Valley Days, 77 Sunset Strip, Gunsmoke and The Fugitive. In 1967, he landed his first series regular role, on the ABC military drama 12 O'Clock High (where in Seasons 2 and 3 he played Sgt. Alexander 'Sandy' Komansky). Guest spots on The Man from UN.C.L.E., Hogan's Heroes, Medical Center, Barnaby Jones and many other TV series followed, before Robinson joined ABC's General Hospital in 1978 as Dr. Rick Webber, who eventually factored into a torrid love quadrangle with wife Dr. Lesley Webber (the late Denise Alexander), Dr. Monica Quartermaine (the late Leslie Charleson) and Monica's husband Alan (the late Stuart Damon). During his GH run, Robinson became known for a wink-wink series of 'I'm Not a Doctor, But I Play One on TV' commercials for Vicks Formula 44. Following his initial eight-year GH stint, Robinson played Jason Frame on NBC's Another World, and then Jack Hamilton on CBS' B&B. His most recent acting credit was the aforementioned indie Just for a Week. His other film credits included The Young Savages and Birdman of Alcatraz, both of which starred Burt Lancaster. Robinson is survived by his wife of 14 years, Jacquie; sons Shane, Coby, Christian, Taylor, Christopher Robinson, Christopher Lance and Robb Walker; and five grandchildren. TV Stars We Lost in 2025 View Gallery34 Images Best of TVLine 'Missing' Shows, Found! Get the Latest on Ahsoka, Monarch, P-Valley, Sugar, Anansi Boys and 25+ Others Yellowjackets Mysteries: An Up-to-Date List of the Series' Biggest Questions (and Answers?) The Emmys' Most Memorable Moments: Laughter, Tears, Historical Wins, 'The Big One' and More
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Casting News: GH Brings Back Kelly Thiebaud, Love Story Adds 3 and More
Kelly Thiebaud, a Daytime Emmy winner for her original run as General Hospital's Dr. Britt Westbourne, is heading back to the ABC sudser — two years after her character died at the hands of a serial killer. According to our sister site Deadline, which first reported on the encore, it is unclear if Thiebaud will in fact be playing Britt again, or a new character. More from TVLine Samuel L. Jackson to Star in Tulsa King Spinoff NOLA King at Paramount+ Casting News: Jonathan Jackson's GH Exit, Paige Quits Summer House and More Prison Break Reboot Casts Emmy Winner Margo Martindale as Warden 'I am thrilled to have Kelly back on our show,' GH executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement. 'We have some great twists and turns planned for her character.' Thiebaud's first episode back will air in July. In other recent casting news… * Ryan Murphy and FX's new American Love Story anthology has cast Grace Gummer (American Horror Story), Sydney Lemmon (Helstom) and Alessandro Nivola (The Big Cigar) as, respectively, Caroline Kennedy, Lauren Bessette and Calvin Klein, sources tell Deadline. They join a cast that reportedly already includes Naomi Watts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Paul Kelly as JFK Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette. * Regina Hall (Black Monday) has joined Jennifer Garner in the upcoming Peacock series The Five-Star Weekend, according to Variety. Based on the Elin Hilderbrand novel, the show stars Garner as a famous food influencer who hosts a weekend getaway for her friends at her posh Nantucket home. * Lexi Wood's time in Bravo's Summer House has come to an end after barely one season. 'Well, that wasn't the summer I signed up for, but it definitely taught me a lot,' Wood shared on Instagram. 'I stood up for women and for what's right, even when it wasn't easy — and I'd do that again in a heartbeat.' * The cast for Noah's Arc: The Movie — which reunites the Logo series' Darryl Stephens, Rodney Chester, Doug Spearman, Christian Vincent, Jensen Atwood and Wilson Cruz — will also include Michael M. Jones, Tory Devon Smith, Cocoa Brown, Novi Brown, Angela Beyince, Josca, Evari Pickett, Tjay Williams and Robb Sherman. The movie premieres Friday, June 20 for Paramount+ With Showtime subscribers, and airs that night at 9/8c on Showtime. Watch a new trailer: Hit the comments with your thoughts on the castings above! Best of TVLine Stars Who Almost Played Other TV Roles — on Grey's Anatomy, NCIS, Lost, Gilmore Girls, Friends and Other Shows TV Stars Almost Cast in Other Roles Fall TV Preview: Who's In? Who's Out? Your Guide to Every Casting Move!
