General Hospital fans have accepted that Sam McCall is most likely going to die when Kelly Monaco leaves. The actress was fired in August after over two decades on the ABC soap. While fans are understandably upset about the exit, Sam’s death might be just what the soap needs.

Sam Survives Surgery, Now What?

Sam McCall heroically agreed to donate part of her liver to the comatose Lulu Spencer. She had doubts about the surgery, but ultimately went through with it. While fans speculated that Sam would die in the OR because Kelly Monaco is leaving, Sam survives the surgery.

General Hospital hasn’t confirmed that Sam McCall will die, but fans have accepted that is the most likely scenario. Her exact cause of death has yet to play out on-screen, but some viewers think Sam will die at the hands of Cyrus.

Why The Storyline Is Good For General Hospital

Kelly Monaco fans are not happy with the show’s decision to fire her. However, if they look at it objectively as a soap fan, it is actually a great storyline. After two decades in Port Charles, Sam McCall has ties to nearly everyone on canvas. Her death will have far-reaching consequences.

From Sonny to Lucky and Jason, Sam McCall had numerous romantic entanglements. Fans always wanted Sam and Jason to get back together. It never happened, but Jason will likely grieve his former love.

Sam got engaged to Dante right before the surgery. Her inevitable death means his ex-wife, Lulu, will live. To complicate matters, Lulu confessed to still loving him moments before the blast that put her in a coma. Will Dante ever be able to rekindle his romance with Lulu with the guilt of Sam’s death between them?

The Fallout For Sam’s Family

Sam’s mother, Alexis, will undoubtedly be devastated over losing her oldest daughter. Fans may recall that shortly before the surgery, Sam had a blowout fight with her sisters, Molly and Kristina. The feud between Molly and Kristina kept them from supporting Sam, something that they will have to live with after Sam’s death.

Laura and Lucky will have to grapple with the guilt of Sam dying and the joy that Lulu lives. General Hospital cast soap vet Alexa Havens in the role of Lulu, so we know that she will wake up from the coma at some point.

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