General Hospital star Ron Hale has died at the age of 78

General Hospital star Ron Hale According to an online obituary, he died on August 27 at his home in St. George, South Carolina. He was 78 years old.

The cause of death was not disclosed.

The actor was best known for playing Mike Corbin from 1995 to 2010 on the ABC soap opera. He also played this character Port Charles from 1997 to 2000. His achievements also include the role of Dr. Roger Coleridge in Ryan’s hope from 1975 to 1989 and beyond Search for tomorrow.

During his career, Hale was nominated for two Daytime Emmy Awards for his role in the film Ryan’s hope.

By entering social media, Days of our lives star Billy Warlock, who played Frankie Brady, paid tribute to the late actor.

“It is with heavy hearts that we have lost another great man,” Warlock wrote via X on Wednesday, October 3. “My dear friend Ron Hale has died. Ron was an amazing talent and an even better friend. I will miss you.”

General Hospital‘S Jon Lindstromwho plays Kevin Collins and Ryan Chamberlain on the show, shared Warlock’s post and expressed his condolences.

“My deepest condolences, Billy. I loved this guy,” Lindstrom wrote via X an hour after Warlock’s post. “I could count on him to do High Lonesome or any other gig. Always supportive. My favorite memory was sitting with him on the flight to Los Angeles and New York with Richard Simmons across from us. Yes, we all had a great time! RIP #RonHale.”

In 2010, Hale spoke to We love soaps about moving away from him General Hospital concert to pursue other interests.

“45 years have passed since I unpacked my only suitcase in New York and took my first classes at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts,” he told the outlet at the time. “I have been blessed with my career. No one appreciates this more than me. But it took a lot of hard work and dedication.”

Hale added that he was looking forward to leaving the world of soap and pursuing recreational activities.

“I’m not saying I’m burned out, it’s just time to move on,” he continued. “The years go by and I still have a lot of energy. I love traveling, I love playing golf, I would love to get in a little tractor and clear half an acre of land and plant it and watch it grow. It’s very idyllic, but I can make it happen.

According to his obituary, Hale is survived by nieces and nephews, Lori Brown, Max Brabham, Erin Wilson and Marc Brown.