Sonny’s emotional farewell, sets date for Maurice Benard’s retirement General Hospital Spoilers

General Hospital fans, the news about Sonny has rocked Port Charles like never before. Major changes are underway, and this time, no miracle can reverse Sonny’s fate. After years of dominance, maintaining power in the underground world, and protecting his family and loved ones, Sonny’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ has officially been confirmed.

This is not just a personal loss for those closest to him but also a turning point event, marking the collapse of an empire and opening up an uncertain future. Port Charles, which has always been under Sonny’s control, will now face unpredictable upheaval.

Those who were once close to Sonny now have to confront the void he left behind. Carly, who stood by him through thick and thin, now loses one of the most important people in her life. Without Sonny to protect her, she will have to face lurking enemies on her own.

Jason, who was once Sonny’s right-hand man and has the capability to take over everything, understands that no one can truly replace Sonny. No matter how strong and loyal Jason is, he knows the world without Sonny will never be the same.

Michael, though distanced from his father recently, cannot deny that Sonny’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ will change everything. His relationship with the Corinthos family may be affected forever. Kristina, who always struggled to gain Sonny’s approval, now has no chance to fix past misunderstandings. And Avery, Sonny’s little daughter, will have to grow up without the father who always loved and protected her.

But it’s not just Sonny’s family that’s affected. Port Charles as a whole will descend into chaos. Sonny wasn’t just a powerful mob boss; he was the one maintaining balance among the underground forces. While he was alive, even though there were underground battles, no one dared to openly challenge the order he had set.

Now, with Sonny gone, his enemies will take advantage of this opportunity to fill the power vacuum, which could throw Port Charles into an unprecedented war.

As news of Sonny’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ spreads, the forces that had once lurked in the shadows begin to rise. Cyrus, who has repeatedly tried to overthrow Sonny, will certainly not let this opportunity slip away. He knows this is the perfect time to come back and take what Sonny once controlled.

Sidwell, a new but equally dangerous enemy, is also waiting to capitalize on the situation. He doesn’t just want power—he wants to wipe out everything Sonny’s legacy stands for.

In addition, there are enemies no one saw coming—those who have been quietly watching and waiting for years for this moment. Some of them may be former allies of Sonny, people who once worked under him but now want to rise.

Port Charles is about to enter an unprecedented power struggle, and no one can predict who will survive the storm.

Jason faces an inevitable decision. Should he take over the position Sonny left behind or let Port Charles fend for itself against the rising forces? While Jason is the only one with enough experience and strength to maintain control, he has never wanted this role. Jason has always been loyal to Sonny, but he’s not someone who craves power. He only acts when necessary, when those he loves are threatened.

But this time, he may have no choice.

If Jason doesn’t step up, who will? Michael may share Sonny’s blood, but he has never truly wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps. Dante, though Sonny’s biological son, is still a police officer and will never step into the world his father once controlled. Carly may have significant influence, but she doesn’t have the power to hold it together on her own.

That leaves Jason as the only candidate who can stop Sonny’s enemies from taking over Port Charles.

It’s not just Jason. Carly is also at a crucial crossroads. Without Sonny to protect and support her, she must figure out her own path. Carly may seek a new ally—perhaps Jason, who has always stood by her in the most important moments.

She could also enter an unexpected alliance with Brennan, someone trying to expand his influence in Port Charles. If Carly decides to team up with Brennan, it could completely change the current order of the city.

With Sonny’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ, Port Charles has officially entered a new chapter—one full of danger, betrayal, and power struggles.

No one can replace Sonny, and his loss will have long-lasting consequences for years to come.

The big questions remain: Who will take over Sonny’s position? Is Jason ready to step up, or will he let Port Charles fall into chaos? What will Carly do next? And how will Sonny’s enemies act now that there’s no one to stop them?

One thing is certain: General Hospital will never be the same again.

Sonny’s ᴅᴇᴀᴛʜ is not only the loss of an important character but also the beginning of a new war. Port Charles, whether it likes it or not, will have to prepare for what’s coming next.