Jonathan Jackson Leaves General Hospital After Nine Months Citing Family Impact

Jonathan Jackson has confirmed that his unexpected departure from General Hospital just nine months after returning was due to the challenges of managing his family life in Tennessee alongside the show's filming schedule in California. Jackson, who first played Lucky Spencer as a child in 1993, said he and the show had hoped for a longer tenure, but the commute proved too disruptive to maintain a healthy family dynamic. Despite attempts to balance his responsibilities, Jackson decided to step back to focus on his music and poetry, including an upcoming solo album and book release. Executive producer Frank Valentini expressed gratitude for Jackson's return and left the door open for a future comeback. The storyline on General Hospital mirrored his departure, with Lucky Spencer leaving Port Charles after a failed marriage proposal to Liz, acknowledging that the city was no longer his home. Jackson expressed appreciation for the support from the production and valued reconnecting with the show's community during his return.