Steve Burton is gearing as much as step away from his role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital — but not for too long.
“Hey everyone, I desired to share that I’ll be taking a brief break from General Hospital,” Burton, 55, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, February 10. “I’m newly married and looking out forward to spending some quality time with my family. I’m grateful for all of the support and will probably be back this summer. Much love.”
The actor shared a photograph of himself in character along together with his announcement.
Based on a report from Soap Opera Digest on Tuesday, Burton filmed his final episode on Friday, February 6. Burton’s short-term departure does, nonetheless, coincide with General Hospital’s two-week production hiatus.
“We love Steve and I’m glad the show worked it out so he can get some personal time together with his family,” General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini told Soap Opera Digest in a press release. “We’ve got some great Jason story leading as much as spring and sit up for his return in the summertime.”
Details about his official return date have yet to be revealed.
Burton made his debut as Jason in 1991, taking several breaks from the show through the years. He initially exited the series in 2012 before returning in 2017. Burton made headlines in November 2021 when he was let go from General Hospital after refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
“Well, I do know there’s a variety of rumors and speculation about me and General Hospital, and I wanted you to listen to it from me personally,” he shared in a press release via Instagram on the time. “Unfortunately, General Hospital has let me go due to vaccine mandate.”
He went on to affix the forged of One Life to Live from 2023 to 2024 before making a surprise return to General Hospital. His return as Jason was teased in January 2024 in the course of the General Hospital sixtieth anniversary special. Two months later, Burton’s official return episode aired.
“OK, all right, so here’s what’s crazy, I’m back on the set. We’re on the point of shoot straight away,” he said in a video on the “Each day Drama” podcast YouTube channel in February 2024. “So, listen, I got to discuss with the top writers. This story goes to be sick. It’s gonna be awesome.”
Ahead of his comeback, Burton made major headlines for his personal life. He filed for divorce from ex-wife Sheree Burton in July 2022, claiming that she was pregnant with one other man’s baby. Their divorce was finalized the next 12 months.
Steve Burton and Sheree Burton were married for 23 years before he announced their separation — and claimed his spouse was pregnant with one other man’s child. Steve became famous for taking part in Jason Morgan on General Hospital, making his series debut in 1991. Eight years later, he married Sheree, who worked behind the scenes on the […]
The soap star moved on with Michelle Lundstrom, whom he wed in May 2025.
“At the present time isn’t just a couple of ceremony,” Steve told People on the time of their nuptials. “It’s the start of without end with the love of my life.”
Lundstrom, 45, told the publication that she had “never felt so secure and loved” before her relationship with Steve.
“I get to spend the remaining of my life with my best friend, growing together every day in faith and love,” he added. “Truthfully, I’ve never felt so loved and cared for in my entire life. I’m incredibly grateful to have her by my side. She is probably the most amazing, beautiful, and selfless woman I’ve ever known. I like her a lot.”
General Hospital airs via ABC weekdays at 2:00 p.m.