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General Hospital casting turnover continues

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Late July coverage noted actress Kirsten Storms’ request for privacy amid ongoing storylines, and the subsequent July 23 episode confirmed the ~~written‑off~~ written-off exit of her legacy character Maxie Jones. Maxie, husband Damian Spinichi and their children departed for Australia, with Maxie transferring her Deception Cosmetics shares to Michael Corinthos before leaving ABC’s daytime drama. Storms’ departure follows a turbulent personal period that included a 2025 ~~brain‑aneurysm~~ brain-aneurysm surgery, an April 2026 restraining order filed by ~~ex‑husband~~ ex-husband Brandon Barash, and a custody dispute over daughter Harper Rose. Storms described the custody matter as a “disagreement” between divorced parents. Citing health ~~concerns~~ concerns, including endometriosis and depression, she moved to Tennessee and later resettled in Nashville, remaining under contract and leaving open the possibility of a future return. The family’s relocation leaves the former Jones household vacant. Production is exploring new plot options, such as Valentin Cassadine moving in with his daughter Charlotte or Willow Cain using the property after her divorce, as the show reshapes its ensemble after the loss of one of its ~~longest‑running~~ longest-running characters. In August 2026, Storms sparked return rumors after sharing social media updates stating, “Back in Cali. Back to blonde.” While her return to Los Angeles and signature hairstyle have led fans to speculate about a reprise of the Maxie Jones role, her professional commitments remain unconfirmed.

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