Sasha Gilmore Says Goodbye: Sofia Mattsson Exits General Hospital After Seven Years”
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After seven years of twists, turns and heartfelt saga on the long-running soap General Hospital, actress Sofia Mattsson has wrapped up her role as Sasha Gilmore. In a scene charged with emotion, Sasha left Port Charles with her newborn daughter Daisy and headed off to be with her parents—allowing the door to remain slightly ajar for a future return. Nigerian viewers may recall how actresses on our home-soaps like Amma Asante or Adesua Etomi have exited gracefully but kept the door open for another chapter—a pattern we’re seeing here too.
It’s a bittersweet moment for fans of General Hospital. After becoming a fixture in the fictional town of Port Charles since 2018, actress Sofia Mattsson has stepped away from her role as Sasha Gilmore. Her final episode aired on July 18, 2025, marking the end of a memorable seven-year run.
A heartfelt exit
In the storyline, Sasha makes the difficult decision to leave Port Charles with her baby daughter Daisy for safety—opting to relocate to live with her parents, Robert Scorpio and Holly Sutton. Jason Morgan gives her a warm send-off, reminding her she’ll always have a home in Port Charles.
Behind the scenes, Mattsson described the final day on set as “emotional for sure”. She spoke of packing up her dressing room, saying goodbye to daily routines and the friendships built over the years.
Why now?
Her exit wasn’t just dramatic—there was strategic timing at play. The show’s rep explained that the story had reached a “good time” for Sasha to step away and for the actress to explore fresh opportunities in film and TV. And crucially: the possibility of a return isn’t ruled out. Both Mattsson and producers have said the door remains open.
A character journey and impact
Sasha’s story over the years was rich: from her surprise introduction in 2018, to becoming entwined with major families in Port Charles, enduring addiction struggles, heartbreak with the death of her infant son Liam, and the murder of her husband Brando. Through it all, Mattsson’s portrayal resonated with fans.
Her departure comes just as her onscreen father, actor Tristan Rogers (Robert Scorpio), revealed a cancer diagnosis—making her final scenes even more poignant.
What’s next?
Mattsson hinted she’s ready for a new chapter: “I’ve had such a great time, but I’m also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects,” she said. Meanwhile, fans of Port Charles are left holding their breath—will Sasha return? If so, when and under what circumstances?
Why Nigerian entertainment watchers should care
Although General Hospital is a U.S. daytime soap, its themes of family, legacy and reinvention resonate globally—even here in Nigeria. For example, when Nigerian soap star Bisola Aiyeola left a long-running series a few years ago, fans responded with the same mix of sadness and hope for her possible comeback. These exits remind us that for actors the work evolves, and for characters the story may pause, not end.
Conclusion
At its heart, this is more than just a departure—it’s a pivot. Sasha Gilmore leaves Port Charles, but the heartbeat of her story remains alive. For actress Sofia Mattsson, it means turning the page to new adventures. And for fans, it means holding onto hope: maybe this is until next time. Just like Nigerian viewers held their breath when veteran soap star Funke Akindele hinted at new roles beyond Jenifa’s Diary, we’re watching with anticipation.