The Truth Behind Rick Hearst's 8-Year Hiatus from General Hospital Revealed
2024/07/28
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Hold onto your martini glasses, "General Hospital" fans, because legal eagle Ric Lansing is back in Port Charles! After an eight-year absence, actor Rick Hearst is reprising his iconic role, and the timing couldn't be more perfect (or chaotic, depending on who you ask).
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From "Really?" to "Let's Do This!": Inside Rick Hearst's Return
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