Overview

• Roger Howarth, a long-time actor on the daytime soap opera 'General Hospital', has confirmed his exit from the show after 11 years and nearly 900 episodes.
• Howarth first joined the series in 2012, playing the character Todd Manning from 'One Life to Live', and later played Franco Baldwin and Austin Gatlin-Holt on 'General Hospital'.
• Howarth's exit was a result of his contract not being renewed by ABC, a decision he learned of several weeks ago.
• Despite his character Austin being killed off, Howarth expressed gratitude for his time on the show and excitement for future opportunities.
• Howarth has stated that he would 'one hundred percent' return to the soap opera world following his 'General Hospital' exit.