Changing actors in a popular show like General Hospital is pretty noticeable. This soap opera has been on TV since 1963 and tells dramatic stories about people connected to a fictional hospital in Port Charles, New York.
Because the show has been around for a long time, characters stick around for years. So, when actors are swapped out in familiar roles, it grabs the attention of fans who have been watching for a long time.
This is definitely true for Maxie Jones, a character from General Hospital. Maxie first appeared in 1990, and over the years, different actors have played her as she grows older in the show.
Actually, in 2023, a new actor was playing Maxie. So, what happened to the character that made them decide to make this sudden change? Let’s find out.
What Happened to Maxie on General Hospital?
General Hospital fans are familiar with Maxie, who is Frisco Jones and Felicia Cummings’ oldest daughter. Her family is well-known and wealthy in Port Charles, and Max Scorpio is like a father to her. Just like other characters on the show, she’s used to dealing with lots of drama and scandal.
Since 2004, Kirsten Storms has been acting as Maxie. But in the episode on December 27, 2023, viewers noticed a sudden change. Nicole Paggi, known for being in shows like Pasadena and Hope & Faith, briefly took on the role.
However, it was just a temporary switch, and Kirsten returned the day after Nicole’s appearance, as reported by Soap Opera Digest.
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What Health Issues Have Led to Kirsten Storms’ Leaves From General Hospital?
Even though Kirsten has been in General Hospital for a while, she’s temporarily not playing Maxie right now. She’s had to take breaks for health reasons before. Back in 2011, Jen Lilley filled in for her briefly, and from 2016 to 2018, Molly Burnett sometimes stepped in for Kirsten.
In 2021, Kirsten had to take time off because of brain surgery, and Maxie was temporarily written out of the show when her character went to Texas for a while. Kirsten’s recent break was short, just one episode, but it’s becoming normal for her to be away from General Hospital for longer periods.
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