Kin Shriner is reporting on Twitter that Susan Brown passed away today. Of course, Susan portrayed Gail Baldwin on General Hospital and Port Charles. I recall first becoming a fan of Ms. Brown's work when she played Constance MacKenzie Carson on Return to Peyton Place.

I was immediately drawn to her when I started tuning in to GH during the Luke-Laura hubbub. It was only years later that I realized I had seen her in Bright Promise when I was very young – and had connected with her on-screen warmth and grace. She classed up any episode of any show she appeared in. RIP. 

RIP Susan Brown.  Loved Gail.

SID does a feature on Susan Brown with cast remembrances.

 

There's a feature article with comments from Kin Shriner, Leslie Charleson and Jackie Zeman, followed by a listicle further down that you can click through at the bottom, starting with a statement from Tony Geary (who started on soaps with her on Bright Promise), followed by Jon Lindstrom and others.

Edited October 26, 20187 yr by Vee

Is Brown's final appearance on GH from 2004 available on-line anywhere? 

I believe it was likely at Lila's memorial, where Kevin and Lucy also briefly returned. I'm pretty sure that episode or large portions of it are available on YT.

 

Gail was referenced at length earlier this year(?) when Scott, Lucy and Serena (played by Carly Schroeder who portrayed her on PC) memorialized Lee as well.

 

On 10/26/2018 at 5:04 PM, Vee said:

I believe it was likely at Lila's memorial, where Kevin and Lucy also briefly returned. I'm pretty sure that episode or large portions of it are available on YT.

 

Gail was referenced at length earlier this year(?) when Scott, Lucy and Serena (played by Carly Schroeder who portrayed her on PC) memorialized Lee as well.

 

Thanks for the info. What did they say about Gail during Lee's memorial? Is, or was, Gail still alive in the GH universe?

On 10/26/2018 at 5:04 PM, depboy said:

 

 

I appreciate the link, Depboy. And BTW, I always enjoy seeing your avatar. I love that sketch of our beloved Steve and Jessie. How I miss them, Audrey, Lee, Lucille, Gail, Lesley, and all the other characters who once made GH so great! Somehow, Sonny, Jason, Franko, etc., do not offer much compensation.

48 minutes ago, vetsoapfan said:

 

Thanks for the info. What did they say about Gail during Lee's memorial? Is, or was, Gail still alive in the GH universe?

 

I appreciate the link, Depboy. And BTW, I always enjoy seeing your avatar. I love that sketch of our beloved Steve and Jessie. How I miss them, Audrey, Lee, Lucille, Gail, Lesley, and all the other characters who once made GH so great! Somehow, Sonny, Jason, Franko, etc., do not offer much compensation.

Sadly GH’s heart has shrunk to almost nothing.  I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled I am when Monica appears on the show.  She is one of those people that just ties to the history of the show.

Edited October 28, 20187 yr by depboy

1 hour ago, depboy said:

Sadly GH’s heart has shrunk to almost nothing.  I can’t even begin to tell you how thrilled I am when Monica appears on the show.  She is one of those people that just ties to the history of the show.

 

The only other actresses predating Charleson who might conceivably ever appear on the show again are Rachel Ames (very doubtful) and Denise Alexander (possibly). I'd tune in just to see legendary performers like these, but there's nothing else on today's bastardized version of GH that tempts me in the slightest to watch.

They just mentioned Gail contacting them re: Lee's peaceful death at home, coping with it, etc. I don't know if they'll address her death. My understanding is Kin Shriner had to go to the mat to get them to do a bit for Lee.

 

Denise Alexander has appeared off and on in the last five years for stuff with Laura and Spencer. I think her appearances (silly though they are - like when Lesley waltzed into the GH nursing hub and pretended to still be on staff to get some information, then clashed with Monica) have fallen off since Ron Carlivati was fired. I can't recall if she's had one since. Maybe for Kevin and Laura's wedding?

Edited October 29, 20187 yr by Vee

1 hour ago, Vee said:

They just mentioned Gail contacting them re: Lee's peaceful death at home, coping with it, etc. I don't know if they'll address her death. My understanding is Kin Shriner had to go to the mat to get them to do a bit for Lee.

 

Denise Alexander has appeared off and on in the last five years for stuff with Laura and Spencer. I think her appearances (silly though they are - like when Lesley waltzed into the GH nursing hub and pretended to still be on staff to get some information, then clashed with Monica) have fallen off since Ron Carlivati was fired. I can't recall if she's had one since. Maybe for Kevin and Laura's wedding?

 

I was shocked that GH even MENTIONED Lee's death at all, considering that once even the most beloved characters leave the canvas we never hear anything about them again. I cannot see them doing anything for Gail, although I wish they would at least mention her as having passed away,  at some point.

 

Yes, Lesley appeared at Laura's latest wedding, which is why I think/hope we may possibly see her again in scenes of importance concerning Laura. I am almost positive we have seen the last of Audrey, alas.

Rachel Ames is 89. It is doubtful we will see her again someday.

It was a treat to see her the last time she was on the show.  

They did a lovely tribute to Rachel Ames when she was last on for the anniversary in 2013. The applause moment for Audrey did not seem scripted - or at least, seemed to surprise her.