Steve Burton, who played mobster Jason Morgan onĀ General Hospital, has become the second cast member of the long-running ABC soap over his refusal to comply with the productionās COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Burton confirmed his departure in a video posted toĀ InstagramĀ on Tuesday in which he said, “I know thereās been a lot of rumors and speculations about me andĀ General HospitalĀ and I wanted you to hear it from me personally: Unfortunately,Ā General HospitalĀ has let me go.”
Burton claims he sought medical and religious exemptions to the mandate, but was denied.
The turn of events “hurts,” the actor admitted. “But this also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this.”Ā
Burton thanked his fans, saying he’s “excited to see what the future brings,” and said it would be “an honor” if he could return to the show and “finish his career as Jason Morgan” someday, “if these mandates are lifted.”Ā
Burton, who taped his final episode on October 27, says he doesn’t know when his last airdate will be.Ā Ingo RademacherĀ recently announced his departure fromĀ GHĀ over his refusal to comply with the mandate.
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