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Alexis and Sam (Image via Instagram / generalhospitalabc)

"She is one hell of an actress"— Fans praise Alexis for capturing the pain of losing a child on General Hospital

The recent ABC soap opera General Hospital storyline has brought a wave of sadness to Port Charles following the death of long-time character Sam McCall (portrayed by Kelly Monaco), a favorite among fans. The tragic end of Sam’s journey in the medical drama has introduced new plotlines and brought other characters to the forefront, with fans responding positively to their performance.

One of these characters is Sam’s mother, Alexis Davis. Alexis is left broken after she lost her daughter to a heart attack, and the representation of a mourning mother by Nancy Lee Grahn earned her praise from the fans of the show.

One of the General Hospital fans and users on Facebook, Connie Eggers, appreciated her acting with a post on November 5, 2024,

“I have to say either Alexis has lost a child in real life ( which I would never wish that on any mother) or she is one Hell of an actress with losing her daughter in tv world. I lost my son 5 months ago and I can feel everything all over again watching and she is nailing that pain,” wrote the user.
Screenshot of the post (Image via Facebook / Connie Eggers)
Screenshot of the post (Image via Facebook / Connie Eggers)

In the comment section, other fans also appreciated her performance.

Screenshot of the commentts (Image via Facebook / Connie Eggers)
Screenshot of the commentts (Image via Facebook / Connie Eggers)

General Hospital: Impact of Sam McCall’s death on other characters in Port Charles

The death of Sam McCall on General Hospital has deeply affected the people of Port Charles, leaving her family and friends struggling with immense sadness. For Alexis Davis, the loss is hard to bear. Nancy Lee Grahn, who plays Alexis, delivered a performance that received strong reactions from viewers.

Alexis's pain was evident when she learned about her daughter's death. In a raw moment of vulnerability, she lay beside Sam as if holding onto her one last time. Grahn later mentioned on social media that acting out this loss was as difficult for her as it was for the audience, highlighting how the characters and the actors are connected.

Beyond Alexis, the people closest to Sam on General Hospital are having a hard time accepting her death. Jason Morgan, who has been close to Sam for a long time, is particularly affected as he reflects on their shared years of friendship, love, and loyalty. His usual calm attitude is now broken, showing how much he hurts from losing someone important to him.

At the same time, Dante Falconeri, who just proposed to Sam after a successful liver transplant surgery, is left heartbroken by her sudden death. He feels a mix of sadness and regret for the future they won't get to experience together.

Maxie and Spinelli are left stuck with their grief of losing Sam where, as Rocco blames himself for praying to God for her mother, Lulu, to survive instead of Sam.

As the General Hospital fans deal with the sad news, the impact spreads to everyone connected to Sam somehow. Friends, family, and coworkers are all trying to cope with their loss, which has brought them together in their shared sorrow.

Some are having difficulty understanding what happened, while others are motivated to remember Sam by thinking about how she affected their lives. This collective mourning demonstrates how much Sam meant to Port Charles, making her death a big loss that will leave a lasting effect on everyone who knew her.


Fans of General Hospital can watch the new episode of the show on ABC and Hulu.

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