JASON Morgan was introduced to the General Hospital family back in 1991.
After that, he became a fan-favorite character, causing many to wonder what happened to him.
What happened to Jason on General Hospital?
During Jason's final moments on General Hospital, he was given a proper soap opera sendoff.
He ultimately died after a tunnel collapsed on him while he was trying to save his brother, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison).
At first, fans thought that he was still alive because his body wasn't found, however, he has since been declared dead.
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Was Steve Burton fired from General Hospital?
Jason's character was ultimately killed off in November 2021.
The decision the kill his character came after Steve Burton announced he was fired over the show's Covid-19 vaccine mandates.
“I know there’s been a lot of rumors and speculation about me and General Hospital, and I wanted you to hear it from me personally. Unfortunately, General Hospital has let me go because of the vaccine mandate,” Steve said, via NBC News.
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“I did apply for my medical and religious exemptions, and both of those were denied, which, you know, hurts. But this is also about personal freedom to me. I don’t think anybody should lose their livelihood over this.”
"I'll always be grateful for my time at 'General Hospital,'" he added.
"I love it there. I grew up there. I grew up with some of you."
While Steve might have exited the role, he is not giving up hope that he will once again return to Port Charles.
"Maybe one day if these mandates are lifted, I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan. That would be an honor," Steve continued.
"And if not I'm going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful.”
Who played Jason on General Hospital?
In 1991, Daytime Emmy Award-winning actor Steve Burton took on the role of Jason.
He later vacated the role in 2012 but returned in 2017.
Outside of General Hospital, Steve is also known for his role as Dylan McAvoy on The Young and the Restless and as Harris Michaels on Days of Our Lives.
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In November 2022, it was announced that Steve will be reprising the role of Harris on the Peacock soap opera in 2023.
During Steve's absence as Jason, the role was portrayed by Billy Miller.
