“General Hospital” star Ron Hale has died at the age of 78

“General Hospital” star Ron Hale has died.

The soap opera actor’s death was shared on social media. His cause of death was not announced at this time.

“The entire ‘General Hospital’ family is saddened by the news of Ron Hale’s passing,” said a statement posted on the show’s X account.

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“We would like to express our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. He was an incredible actor and an unforgettable colleague. May he rest in peace.”

Ron Hale and Maurice Benard in a “General Hospital” scene that aired the week of September 28, 2009. (Ron Tom/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)

An obituary posted online showed that Hale died on August 27.

Hale is survived by his nieces and nephews Lori Brown (Janet Brabham), Max Brabham, Erin Wilson (Laurens) and Marc Brown (Betsy).

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After attending Furman University, Hale pursued his acting career. The Screen Actors Guild member first landed a role in “Ryan’s Hope” as Dr. Roger Coleridge. The soap opera ran from 1975 to 1989.

Hale later landed the role of Mike Corbin on General Hospital. The series ran from 1995 to 2010 and the spin-off show “Port Charles” ran from 1997 to 2000.

For his portrayal of Dr. Coleridge in Ryan’s Hope, the ’80s soap star received two Daytime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Drama Series.

Ron Hale and Jackie Zeman appear on General Hospital. (Adam Larkey/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images)

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Ron Hale was 78 years old when he died. (Getty Images)

Hale’s co-star Billy Warlock shared a tribute via X.

“It is with a heavy heart that we have lost another great player,” he wrote online. “My dear friend Ron Hale has passed away. Ron was an incredible talent and an even better friend. I’ll miss you.”

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