What cast member is leaving General Hospital?

Arch villain Peter August, played by actor Wes Ramsey, is officially gone from his long-running role on General Hospital.

Why did Rebecca Budig leaving GH?

Budig cited the reason for her departure as wanting to return to the West Coast to be with her husband. In February 2015, it was announced that Budig had been cast on General Hospital in an unknown killer role. She debuted the role of Hayden Barnes on March 20, 2015.

What is wrong with Alexis on GH?

Worse, Alexis was diagnosed with lung cancer as she filed for divorce. Later, while driving Kristina to the hospital after she was beaten by her abusive boyfriend, Kiefer Bauer, Alexis ran over the boy, killing him. It was an accident, but his father, Warren, wanted her to pay and eventually attempted to kill Kristina!