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Eva LaRue Departs General Hospital After Natalia Ramirez’s Overdose

Executive producer Frank Valentini praised LaRue’s performance, noting that a planned guest stint evolved into a year-long arc.

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Overview

  • In the June 30 episode, Natalia Ramirez consumed a dangerous mix of pills and alcohol after learning Sonny Corinthos would send her to Belize, marking LaRue’s final appearance.
  • LaRue debuted as Natalia in February 2024 in what was meant to be a brief guest role that expanded into a villainous arc targeting a same-sex relationship.
  • Efforts to redeem the homophobic character earlier this year failed as viewers continued to reject Natalia’s storyline, prompting writers to conclude her arc.
  • Executive producer Frank Valentini issued an official statement thanking LaRue for her contribution and lauding her chemistry with the cast.
  • A daytime Emmy winner from All My Children, LaRue said General Hospital felt like home thanks to fellow soap opera alumni in the cast.