Bobbie’s Death Was Emotionally Intense For Laura Wright

After shooting wrapped on the emotional episodes, “General Hospital” star Laura Wright posted a thank you to all of the cast and crew on Instagram, writing, “It was a long tough week in Port Charles — I am super grateful for the amazing humans I get to work with.” The soap star confirmed to Soap Opera Digest that the four days were “intense, emotional stuff,” elaborating, “We were really happy to get it done, and to have stayed in that emotional bubble.” 

She was glad everyone worked so hard because they “just really wanted to make it to the best we could, for Bobbie and for Jackie and for the fans who have loved this character for as long as she’s been on and been on the ride with her.” Wright added that there were wonderful, additional elements that were scripted specifically for the fans. In the January 8 episode, as Carly was lost in thought, she came face-to-face with her ex-husband, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). 

The actor previously revealed to Soap Opera Digest that when the two meet, she runs into his arms in an unscripted moment that felt right at the time. Sonny consoling his ex could spell trouble for Carly and her current beau, Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison), but odds are the focus will be on everyone’s reaction to losing Bobbie, and the hug will just be platonic. We’ll certainly have our tissue boxes ready for Bobbie’s tribute regardless!