General Hospital Spoilers | Sonny & Ric died in a fight, Rick Hearst & Maurice Benard left GH

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General Hospital Shocker: Sonny & Ric Die in Explosive Confrontation – Maurice Benard and Rick Hearst Exit GH

In a jaw-dropping twist that has left the General Hospital fanbase in utter disbelief, longtime characters Sonny Corinthos and Ric Lansing have been killed off in a dramatic on-screen fight. The shocking development aired in today’s episode, sending social media into a frenzy and sparking waves of speculation about the future of the iconic ABC soap opera.

According to inside sources, the brutal confrontation between the half-brothers escalated beyond control, resulting in both men meeting a tragic end. Viewers were stunned as the emotional and action-packed scene unfolded—gunshots, betrayal, and a long history of unresolved tension culminated in one of the most intense moments in General Hospital history.

This double character departure marks the official exit of actors Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), two powerhouse performers who have been central to GH’s success over the years. While Maurice Benard has portrayed mob boss Sonny since 1993, Rick Hearst’s portrayal of Ric Lansing has brought depth, complexity, and controversy to the Corinthos family dynamic.

ABC has yet to release an official statement, but fans are already mourning the loss of two of the show’s most iconic characters. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) with comments like, “GH won’t be the same without Sonny. End of an era.” and “I never thought I’d see Ric and Sonny go out like this—together and in tragedy.”

Speculation is now swirling about whether this was a permanent goodbye or a cleverly staged twist. After all, in the world of Port Charles, no one is ever truly gone. Could there be a secret plot in the works? A hidden plan? A fake-out death?

What is certain is that the exits of Maurice Benard and Rick Hearst will leave a massive void in General Hospital’s narrative landscape. Their intense sibling rivalry, love-hate relationship, and layered backstories provided the kind of drama that GH fans lived for.

Stay tuned for more updates as the story develops—and prepare yourselves for what’s next in Port Charles. If this shocking twist has taught us anything, it’s that no one is safe.