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Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Universal Pictures and Illumination; Michael Tullberg/Getty ImagesHaving grown up to General Hospital, Brooklyn Rae Silzer with earlier this week saying goodbye to her longtime fans and TV alter ego Emma Drake after her role was recast.
Silzer, 18, broke her silence about her a bittersweet departure on Monday, Dec. 23. “A little note to my family @GeneralHospital and the fans who have loved me over the years ❤️ B xoxo,” she captioned the social media post shared via X.
“To my wonderful. General Hospital to the family that has supported me and watched me grow over the years as Emma, I am forever grateful,” she wrote. “While it is sad that my time at Emmy has come to an end, I will cherish all the memories and friendships I have made.
The actress continued: “I feel so lucky to have been cast as Emma 13 years ago and to have had the opportunity to develop her character over the years.”
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She concluded: “I am forever grateful for the General Hospital and Emma will always have a special place in my heart.”
Silzer joined the cast General Hospital in 2011 when she was just 5 years old. She portrayed Robin Scorpio (orig Kimberly McCullough) and Patrick Drake (most recently portrayed Jason Thompson in 2016) daughter Emma as a series regular until 2016. She has since appeared as a guest star.
After more than ten years on the soap opera, Silzer was replaced Braedyn Brunerwho debuted as Emma on Monday.
“SURPRISE!! Today airs my first episode as Emma Scorpio-Drake! Bruner he wrote via Instagram at that time. “AHHHH!! I am so excited & honored to continue this incredible legacy. & to my new family in General Hospitali love each and every one of you. 🥹🫶 ✨.”
Silzer, meanwhile, wished her successor the best of luck in a post on social media on Monday. “I’m so excited to see Braedyn take care of Emma and bring new layers to her character,” she said of the soap’s newest actress.
Silzer’s departure is the latest casting shakeup General Hospital this year. Michael Easton — who played various characters including Silas Clay and Hamilton Finn — announced his departure in June after 944 episodes.
When soap opera stars leave their roles, it can be as shocking as the plots of their shows. Alison Sweeney surprised longtime Days of Our Lives fans in 2014 when she announced she would be leaving the show after 21 years. “I’ve been to Days of Our Lives since I was 16 and I’ve never (…)
Source exclusively speaking My Weekly in August it Kelly Monaco broke away from the telenovela. The actress who played Sam McCall for 21 years, she confirmed her departure in Octoberindicating that it was not her decision to leave.
“Last scene with the Davis girls,” she wrote via Instagram. “It still doesn’t make sense to me.
next month Chad Duell announced his departure after 14 years at the show. “After many incredible years with General HospitalI’ve decided to step down from the show,” he wrote via Instagram in November, reflecting on his time as Michael Corinthos. “It wasn’t an easy decision for me, but it feels like the right time in my life. I am more grateful Frank Valentinithe cast, crew and everyone behind the scenes who have been like family to me during this amazing journey.”
General Hospital airs weekdays on ABC. (Check local records.)
