🚨 GH BUZZ ALERT! General Hospital — Rick Hearst Addresses Viral Rumors Surrounding the Show 🚨

Fans of General Hospital can breathe a sigh of relief: Ric Lansing isn’t going anywhere. Actor Rick Hearst recently took to Instagram to personally squash the rumors claiming that his character was being killed off.

For months, speculation had been circulating online that Hearst was leaving the soap opera and that Ric Lansing’s storyline would come to a dramatic end. However, Hearst made it clear that none of this is true. In his Instagram post, he shared a screenshot of a Google search result suggesting his exit, overlaying it with bold red letters that read, “I hate the internet.” He added a blunt comment in the caption: “Complete shyte.”

The response from fans and fellow daytime stars was immediate. Tamara Braun (The Young and the Restless), who previously portrayed Carly and Reese on GH, commented on her own experience, saying, “The internet said I died last month. Can’t believe everything you read.” Lesli Kay (The Bold and the Beautiful) echoed the sentiment, noting, “People can literally post whatever they feel like.”

Fans were equally relieved, flooding the post with messages of support. Tristan, a devoted viewer, wrote, “Thank you for clearing it up!! I was so upset.” Another fan shared, “I’m really glad you came on here to say this. Your fans are so happy you are back on GH! We want you to stick around!!”

Hearst has been a daytime mainstay for decades, with notable roles across several iconic series. His credits include Scotty Banning II on Days of Our Lives, Alan-Michael Spaulding on Guiding Light, Matt Clark on The Young and the Restless, and Whip Jones III on The Bold and the Beautiful. Of course, he is best known for his role as Ric Lansing, which he first debuted on November 8, 2002. Although he has left and returned to GH multiple times over the years, this latest clarification confirms that Ric remains a fixture in Port Charles.

In addition to his extensive resume, Hearst’s talent has been recognized with seven Daytime Emmy nominations. He won Outstanding Younger Actor for Guiding Light in 1991, and twice took home Outstanding Supporting Actor for General Hospital in 2004 and 2007.

For now, Ric Lansing is very much alive in Port Charles, much to the delight of longtime fans. With fake news circulating faster than ever online, Rick Hearst’s direct message is a welcome reassurance: GH fans can continue to enjoy the slick attorney’s schemes and drama for the foreseeable future.