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Soap Stars Celebrate Birth, Return, and Departures This Week

4/28/2026

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Jason Canela welcomed his second child, a baby boy named Jovani, on April 20.
Ashleigh Brewer began maternity leave, with her final episode as Ivy Forrester airing on Friday, April 24.
Kathleen Gati returned to General Hospital as Dr. Liesl Obrecht on Friday, April 24 after a break.
Michael Roark concluded his portrayal of Jeremy Hunter on Salem on Wednesday, April 29.

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Jason Canela welcomed his second child, a baby boy named Jovani, on April 20.
Ashleigh Brewer began maternity leave, with her final episode as Ivy Forrester airing on Friday, April 24.
Kathleen Gati returned to General Hospital as Dr. Liesl Obrecht on Friday, April 24 after a break.
Michael Roark concluded his portrayal of Jeremy Hunter on Salem on Wednesday, April 29.