The character Anna Devane passed away on the soap opera General Hospital.
General Hospital, often called GH, is a long-lasting American daytime TV soap opera with a rich history. It holds the record for being the longest-running American soap opera still on air, according to Guinness World Records. It’s the third-longest scripted drama series globally, after two British shows, The Archers and Coronation Street.
GH first appeared on screens on April 1, 1963, on ABC, making it the longest-running show in Hollywood and the longest-running program in ABC TV history. It’s also won the most Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Drama Series, with an impressive 14 wins.
What happened to Anna on General Hospital?
In a shocking twist in the story revealed that Anna got seriously hurt. Victor Cassadine shot her in an episode, and this news hit fans hard, making them very worried about what might happen to Anna. Cassadine, Anna’s love interest, was shocked and sad at the thought of losing her.
He quickly took Anna to the hospital after the shooting, but things didn’t look good from the beginning. Anna was unconscious and bleeding a lot at the safe house where the shooting occurred. To make things worse, Victor got away with the valuable Ice Princess necklace.
Anna’s condition became critical in the ambulance on the way to General Hospital. Fans hoped for the best, but their hearts broke when they found out that Anna Devane had sadly passed away at the hospital.
Who played Anna General Hospital?
The character Anna Devane in General Hospital is played by the talented English dancer and actress Finola Hughes. Hughes is famous for her role in the ABC soap operas General Hospital and All My Children, where she has built a dedicated fan base over the years. Born on October 29, 1959, she has an impressive and varied acting career beyond soap operas. She became known for her part as Laura in the 1983 film “Staying Alive,” a sequel to the popular “Saturday Night Fever.” Her ability to switch between TV and movies shows her versatility as an actress.
Apart from being Anna Devane, Hughes also portrayed Anna’s identical twin, Alexandra “Alex” Devane, in All My Children, adding layers to her character. She expanded her acting skills by playing Patty Halliwell in the supernatural series Charmed and appearing as Carol in the last season of the NBC sitcom Blossom. In films, she has taken on roles in “Aspen Extreme,” “Like Crazy,” and “Above Suspicion.”
