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Erika Slezak Reflects on Return to General Hospital

11/7/2025

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Erika Slezak, General Hospital actress, discussed her return to soap operas in an exclusive People interview, reflecting on Veronica "Ronnie" Bard.
She completed a three-week stint after a decade away, with initial dialogue challenges.
She praised co-stars Jane Elliot and Genie Francis and the welcoming on-set atmosphere.
Her final episode aired on November 6, concluding the storyline, and Slezak and executive producer Frank Valentini expressed interest in a possible return.

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Erika Slezak, General Hospital actress, discussed her return to soap operas in an exclusive People interview, reflecting on Veronica "Ronnie" Bard.
She completed a three-week stint after a decade away, with initial dialogue challenges.
She praised co-stars Jane Elliot and Genie Francis and the welcoming on-set atmosphere.
Her final episode aired on November 6, concluding the storyline, and Slezak and executive producer Frank Valentini expressed interest in a possible return.