OVERALL Hospital viewers shared their excitement for the big return of a fan-favorite character.
In September 2023, the soap opera had to take a break due to health problems.
John York, famous for his role as Malcolm “Mac” Scorpio, returned to General Hospital in Wednesday’s episode.
The actor made his first appearance as a character in the soap opera in 1991.
On GH’s official X, former Twitter account, they shared a screenshot of Mac smiling and hugging his family tightly.
FAN REACTION
In the comments section of the post, fans were thrilled with his return.
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“Welcome back, John. We miss you,” wrote one.
“I cried happy tears when he appeared on my screen,” admitted a second.
“So happy to see John looking so healthy,” said a third.
A fourth declared: “We love you!”
“Just saw that moment and it really made me smile,” someone tweeted.
JOHN’S REACTION
The star shared her gratitude on her X account.
He said: “WOW!!! I’m so touched by your warm, kind and kind words as Mac returns to PC!
“Your support has been monumental!
I have a feeling things are about to get interesting!”
HOW IS HE DOING
Just days before his big comeback, John sat down for an emotional interview with Good Morning America to discuss his health journey.
General Hospital Cast

General Hospital has been on the air since the early 1960s.
The cast of the iconic soap opera includes:
- Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos)
- Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos)
- Katelyn MacMullen (Corinthos Willow)
- Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford)
- Josh Swickard (Harrison Chase)
- Gregory Harrison (Gregory Chase)
- Michael Easton (Hamilton Finn)
- Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones)
- Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri)
- Kelly Monaco (Samantha McCall)
- Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth Webber-Baldwin)
- Cynthia Wattros (Nina Reeves)
- Maura West (Ava Jerome)
Celebrity Appearances:
- Demi Moore (1982-1984)
- Meghan Markle (2002)
- Mark Hamil (1972)
- Kristin Davis (1991)
- Eva Longoria (2000)
- George Takei (1985)
- Elizabeth Taylor (1981)
In September, he revealed on social media that he was diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome and smoldering multiple myeloma.
These two forms of cancer affect the blood and bone marrow.
During his time there, he said he underwent chemotherapy and was lucky enough to find a bone marrow donor.
“It’s just a little pocket of blood and fluid,” he explained.
“They put it in my body and 40 minutes later I am that person. My cells are now fighting each other, battling each other and getting to know each other.
“And here we are back to work.”
The last time John appeared on General Hospital was in November 2023.
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