So Sad! Tragic Dᴇᴀᴛʜ😭 General Hospital actor Ron Hale Ꭰꭼꭺꭰ at 78, It Will Shock Everyone!
“General Hospital” star Ron Hale has ᴅɪᴇᴅ.
The soap opera actor’s Dᴇᴀᴛʜ was shared on social media. His cause of Dᴇᴀᴛʜ has not been disclosed at this time.
“The entire ‘General Hospital’ Family is saddened to hear of Ron Hale’s ᴘᴀssɪɴɢ,” a statement published on the show’s X account read.
The entire General Hospital Family is saddened to hear of Ron Hale’s passing. We would like to extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. He was an incredible actor and an unforgettable colleague. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/bl50WrEk96
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) October 3, 2024
Ron Hale and Maurice Benard in a “General Hospital” scene that aired the week of Sept. 28, 2009. (Ron Tom/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images)
An obituary posted online showed Hale ᴅɪᴇᴅ on Aug. 27.
Hale is survived by his nieces and nephews, Lori Brown (Janet Brabham), Max Brabham, Erin Wilson (Laurens) and Marc Brown (Betsy).
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 in “General Hospital.” The series ran from 1995 to 2010 and the spinoff show “Port Charles” ran from 1997 until 2000.
The ‘80s soap star earned two Daytime Emmy nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a daytime drama series for his portrayal of Dr. Coleridge in “Ryan’s Hope.”
Ron Hale and Jackie Zeman appear in “General Hospital.” (Adam Larkey/American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images)
Ron Hale was 78 years old when he ᴅɪᴇᴅ. (Getty Images)
Hale’s co-star Billy Warlock shared a tribute via X.
“It’s with a heavy heart that we’ve lost another great one,” he wrote online. “My dear friend Ron Hale has ᴘᴀssᴇᴅ away. Ron was an amazing talent and an even better friend. I will miss you.”