Former General Hospital Stars Who Have Tragically Passed Away

Actor John Ingle, who for two decades starred as the Quartermaine family patriarch Edward, helped make “General Hospital” the soap opera success it is today. Ingle played Edward Quartermaine from 1996 until December 2003, then made a long awaited return in 2006 after popular demand up until 2012. Through portraying Edward, Ingle was awarded Outstanding Scene Stealer at the Soap Opera Awards in 1999. 

Edward Quatermaine as a character was ruthless and conniving with a sharp sense of humor. After taking over the role from actor David Lewis, Ingle made the character into his own and brought to life memorable storylines that “General Hospital” fans will forever remember. He was a corporate billionaire in his role as a founder, chairman, and CEO of ELQ Enterprises. Edward often pitted his grandsons against each other to prove worthiness in battle for control of the company. As a cunning businessman, Edward was involved in outrageous plots, including one that involved faking a heart attack in an attempt to test the loyalty of Tracy Quartermaine, his scheming daughter.

Ingle died on September 16, 2012, from cancer. He was 84 years old, and his last episode of “General Hospital” after retirement aired just days before his passing. “Father, Husband, Grandan, Great Grandan, Brother, Uncle, Friend, Teacher, Inspirer, Mentor: May You Soar with the Angels,” his family wrote on Facebook (via HuffPost). “You will forever hold a special place in the deepest corners of our hearts.”