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General Hospital alum Stan Kirsch, who portrayed Carl on General Hospital (GH), passed away on January 11 at the age of 51, according to TMZ.
“He was so loved and we are all just devastated,” his wife, Kristyn Green said, sharing the sad news on Facebook. “I want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love and support. I haven’t been able to respond to all the texts, calls, emails – but have read or listened to every single one of them. I feel surrounded by love and am forever grateful to each and every one of you.”
Kirsch was best known for his role as Richard ‘Richie’ Ryan on the television series Highlander, which ran from 1992 to 1998. He also appeared on other prime-time shows including Friends, Family Law, Love Boat: The Next Wave, JAG, and Invincible. He played Carl on GH in 1992. The actor was also the owner and president of Stan Kirsch Studios, an acting studio he opened with his wife in 2008.
Mark Lawson, who plays Dustin Phillips on GH, took to Instagram to express his thoughts on Kirsh’s sudden passing.
“I’m reeling…I was in a Lesly Kahn Bootcamp class with another teacher and heard your voice coming into the Studios on Cole (that’s how far back we go). I was star struck,” Phillips posted. “I was the biggest nerd for Highlander. I couldn’t even talk to you the first time I was introduced to you. And somehow I ended up in your Ongoing class. You were brilliant. I miss you.”