# General Hospital character Jack Brennan exit > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/general-hospital-character-jack-brennan-exit > Updated: 2026-09-04T15:03:03.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 5. Reports indicate that the character Jack Brennan, portrayed by Chris McKenna, has exited the daytime drama ‘General Hospital’ following his character's death. The exit follows a high-stakes scheme where Drew Cain attempted to bypass the Metro Court hotel security system using a computer virus to search Brennan’s suite for incriminating evidence. To facilitate this, Drew manipulated Ava Jerome into drugging Brennan’s drink with a sleeping pill. The plan turned fatal when Brennan’s body was discovered in the Metro Court pool by Charlotte Cassadine during a nighttime swim. In the aftermath, Drew Cain and Ava Jerome discovered the body and subsequently buried it in an unmarked grave in a nature preserve to avoid suspicion. Other characters, including Danny Morgan and Charlotte Cassadine, also witnessed the body but fled the scene without reporting it to the police. While Carly Spencer enlisted Jason Morgan to investigate the deactivated security cameras and alarms, the cover-up by Drew and Ava remains a central development. Recent developments suggest the cover-up may be jeopardized by a dog named Outback. The pet has been observed sniffing around the freshly disturbed earth in the conservation area adjacent to the Quartermaine estate, raising the possibility that the animal's behavior will lead Cody Bell to discover the grave. Following the character's death, Chris McKenna addressed his departure amid fan backlash. Viewers expressed dissatisfaction, criticizing the sudden exit and noting that Brennan’s espionage-style arc felt “unfinished and unceremoniously cut short.” McKenna admitted that being let go was “disappointing” due to the character's untapped potential, though he described the experience as a “gift.” ## Claims - The character Jack Brennan was killed off in a storyline involving being drugged and found in the Metro Court pool. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Chris McKenna expressed gratitude for his time on General Hospital despite the disappointing nature of his character's exit. (single source) - Chris McKenna filmed his final episode for the role of Jack Brennan in June. (single source) - Jack Brennan was drugged with a sleeping pill provided by Drew Cain and administered by Ava Jerome. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-04: General Hospital: Ava Jerome and Drew Cain face exposure over Jack Brennan cover-up General Hospital spoilers suggest Ava Jerome and Drew Cain's cover-up of Jack Brennan's death may be exposed after a dog named Outback sniffs out the disturbed earth where the body was buried. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/general-hospital-ava-jerome-and-drew-cain-face-exposure-over-jack-brennan-cover-up ### 2026-09-04: Chris McKenna addresses General Hospital exit amid fan backlash General Hospital fans are protesting the sudden death of Jack Brennan, while actor Chris McKenna has addressed his disappointing exit from the ABC soap opera. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-mckenna-addresses-general-hospital-exit-amid-fan-backlash ### 2026-09-01: Chris McKenna exits General Hospital following Jack Brennan's death Actor Chris McKenna has departed ‘General Hospital’ following the dramatic death of his character, Jack Brennan, who was killed off after drowning in the Metro Court pool. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-mckenna-discusses-exit-from-general-hospital-as-jack-brennan-dies ### 2026-08-30: General Hospital: Jack Brennan's death sparks chaos at Metro Court General Hospital spoilers reveal chaos at the Metro Court as Jack Brennan's body is found in the pool following a scheme by Drew Cain and Ava Jerome to incapacitate him. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/general-hospital-spoilers-suggest-charlotte-finds-brennans-body ### 2026-08-06: General Hospital kills off Jack Brennan character General Hospital will kill off Jack Brennan, played by Chris McKenna, in the fall, ending his storyline amid broader cast changes. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/general-hospital-kills-off-jack-brennan-character --- Cite as: General Hospital character Jack Brennan exit. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/general-hospital-character-jack-brennan-exit