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Soap Opera Stars Make Headlines: Hiatus, Loss, and New Beginnings

2/18/2026

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Steve Burton, known for his role as Jason Morgan on "General Hospital," announced a hiatus after filming his final scenes last week, with plans to return to taping this summer.
Actor James Van Der Beek passed away on February 11, 2023, at age 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
"Bold and Beautiful" star Ashleigh Brewer revealed her pregnancy, with her first child due in May.
Several actors, including Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox, are set to return to various soap operas, notably "Young and the Restless."

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Steve Burton, known for his role as Jason Morgan on "General Hospital," announced a hiatus after filming his final scenes last week, with plans to return to taping this summer.
Actor James Van Der Beek passed away on February 11, 2023, at age 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
"Bold and Beautiful" star Ashleigh Brewer revealed her pregnancy, with her first child due in May.
Several actors, including Shemar Moore and Vivica A. Fox, are set to return to various soap operas, notably "Young and the Restless."