As Chad Duell’s departure from General Hospital continues to shock fans, they are wondering if it means that the character that he plays on the show, Michael, will die soon. Michael Corinthos is one of the most beloved characters in the popular soap.

General Hospital fans are curious to know if there are any plans to recast Chad Duell’s Michael Corinthos. Most recently, Duell publicly announced that he no longer would portray his titular character,

Chad Duell is saying goodbye to “General Hospital.” The actor, 37, announced on Saturday that he quit the soap opera series. Duell has played Michael Corinthos since 2010. “After many incredible years with General Hospital, I’ve decided to step away from the show,” Duell wrote in an Instagram post.