UPDATED, 6 p.m.with EP Frank Valentinis statement and confirmation.
Chad Duellhas announced he is departing fromABCsudserGeneral Hospital.
This wasnt an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life.
Chad Duell on ‘General Hospital’Getty Images
Much love, Chad.
I have loved working with Chad over the years and wish him nothing but the best.
He is a terrific actor and will be missed by everyone at #GH.
There are no plans to recast his role at this time, but you never know in daytime.
I can promise a great story for Michael and his family when Chad exits in the new year.
The Emmy Award-winning daytime drama marked its 60th anniversary just last year.
The series spawned spinoffsPort Charlesand primetime seriesGeneral Hospital: Night Shift.
