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Jonathan Jackson Exits General Hospital Again After Nine-Month Return

Jackson said the TennesseeLos Angeles commute proved incompatible with his family commitments.

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Overview

  • His final episode aired this week, concluding Lucky Spencer’s arc after his surprise marriage proposal to Elizabeth Webber was turned down.
  • Jackson said he and the show made a “sincere attempt” to extend his return but logistical challenges forced his departure.
  • He first originated the role of Lucky Spencer in 1993 and returned last August after nearly a decade away.
  • The actor described his stint as an experiment to balance filming in Los Angeles with life in Tennessee alongside his wife and three children.
  • General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini thanked Jackson for reprising Lucky and said the door remains open for a future comeback.