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Notable for his stints in renowned soap operas such as General Hospital and Ryan’s Hope, Emmy-nominated star Ron Hale recently passed away at the age of 78. The news of his demise was unwrapped by an obituary from St. George, South Carolina, which revealed that the actor died on August 27, but the reason behind his death is yet to be made public.

Ron Hale | Credit: General Hospital/ABC

Although the actor’s career was mostly defined by his portrayal of Mike Corbin in General Hospital, to Hale, working onscreen never came close to performing on stage.

Ron Hale Always Preferred Theatre Over the Other Two Mediums A still from Ryan’s Hope | Credit: ABC

While Ron Hale’s decades-long stay in showbiz saw him landing several flicks and TV shows, with his last acting gig being in 2017’s The Ghost and The Whale, the actor always held theatre close to his heart.

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers reveal that long-time viewers may remember Ron Hale, who played Mike Corbin on Gh. He was the first actor to play mob boss Sonny Corinthos’s (Maurice Benard) father.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Hale Gave A Compassionate Portrayal Of Mike Corbin

When Mike was first introduced, he was the friendly bartender at Luke’s club. Unbeknownst to Luke Spencer (Tony Geary), he hired Sonny’s long-lost father.

Mike left Adela and Sonny as a young boy, thinking his family would be better off without him. However, after a period of time, Adela marries a cop named Deke, who constantly beat Adela and Sonny.

Mike left his family due to his gambling and alcohol addiction. When Sonny discovered he was the father who left him and his mother to deal with his abusive stepfather, he was livid and wanted nothing to do with Mike.

Not only was he...

Veteran actor Ron Hale, known for his decades-long career in daytime television soap operas, died on August 27 in St. George, South Carolina. He was 78 years old. The cause of death was not disclosed.

Hale began his career in 1975 playing Dr. Roger Coleridge on the ABC soap opera “Ryan’s Hope.” He stayed with the show for its entire 14-year run, earning Emmy nominations for his supporting role in 1979 and 1980. After “Ryan’s Hope” concluded, Hale joined the cast of “General Hospital” in 1995. He played the character of Mike Corbin, the father of central character Sonny Corinthos, until retiring from acting in 2010.

Throughout his more than 40-year career, Hale acted in over 200 episodes of “General Hospital” and its spin-off “Port Charles.” He also guest starred on popular television shows like “Matlock” and “MacGyver” in the 1980s and 1990s. One of Hale’s earliest major film roles came in the 1976 political thriller “All the President’s Men,...

Ron Hale, known for his role as Dr. Roger Coleridge on the ABC soap opera “Ryan’s Hope,” has died. He was 78.

Hale, who lived in St. George, S.C. died Aug. 27, his family announced. A cause of death was not disclosed.

Hale played Roger Coleridge in more than 900 episodes of “Ryan’s Hope” from 1975 to 1989. He received Daytime Emmy nominations in 1979 and 1980 for his performance as the fictional doctor.

Hale went on to play Mike Corbin on “General Hospital” from 1995 to 2010 and also appeared as the character on the daytime soap opera’s spinoff series, “Port Charles,” from 1997 to 2000. He made guest appearances on television series such as “N.Y.P.D.,” “Search for Tomorrow,” “Love Is a Many Splendored Thing,” “Matlock,” “MacGyver,” “Rodney” and “Easy.”

On the film side, Hale portrayed Watergate burglar Frank Sturgis in the 1976 biographical political thriller, “All the President’s Men,” starring Robert Redford and Dustin Hoffman. His other film...

Best known for his portrayal as Dr. Roger Coleridge on ABC’s “Ryan’s Hope,” and later Mike Corbin on “General Hospital” and spinoff soap “Port Charles,” actor Ron Hale has died. He was just 78 years old.

Born Ronald Hale Thigpen on January 2, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Hale died on Tuesday, August 27, according to an official obituary. He had been living in St. George, South Carolina. A cause of death has not been announced.

“It’s with a heavy heart that we’ve lost another great one,” said Hale’s former “General Hospital” co-star Billy Warlock (ex-aj Quartermaine) on X (formerly Twitter) announcing the late actor’s passing. “My dear friend Ron Hale has passed away. Ron was an amazing talent and an even better friend. I will miss you.”

In a Facebook post, Hale’s niece, Lori Brown, said, “It is with great sorrow that I announce the passing of my uncle Ron Hale Thigpen.

We Love Soaps has always enjoyed speaking with Emmy Award-winning actor Maurice Benard, who has played Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital since August 13, 1993. Below are links to three separate interviews conducted with Benard: December 2010, June 2011, and April 2013.

December 2010

Part 1 - Benard discussed performing live, how he got into acting, playing comedy, working on All My Children and landing the role of Sonny.

Part 2 - Benard shared memories from his General Hospital career, working on his latest indie film, being an animal love, and learning to "live in the moment."

June 2011

Part 1 - Benard discussed Sonny's evolution on Gh, and his ongoing struggles maintaining symptoms of Bipolar.

Part 2 - Benard shared more about his experience of portraying Sonny, keeping the role fresh, dealing with Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo (Brenda) leaving the show, as well as his own future aspirations.

March 2013

GH50 - Benard said it was "an honor to be on the...

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