'General Hospital' Star Kirsten Storms Temporarily Replaced by Nicole Paggi
This marks another in a series of temporary departures for Storms, who has previously been replaced or taken leaves of absence in 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021.
- Kirsten Storms, who has played Maxie Jones on 'General Hospital' since 2005, has been temporarily replaced by Nicole Paggi due to an undisclosed absence.
- This is not the first time Storms has been replaced or taken leaves of absence from the show, with previous instances occurring in 2011, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2021.
- During her previous absences, Storms' character was played by Jen Lilley and Molly Burnett.
- Storms also took time off from the show in 2021 after undergoing brain surgery, during which time her character was not recast but was explained to have left with her baby to Texas.
- In April 2022, Storms publicly revealed her diagnosis of bipolar disorder and how medication has improved her life.
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