The “General Hospital” actor was 78

Ron Hale, best known for his role as Mike Corbin ABC'S General Hospital And Port Charlesdied August 27 in St. George, SC. He was 78.

Hale, a Michigan native, starred General Hospital from 1995 to 2010 and Port Charles from 1997-2000. He also played Dr. Roger Coleridge in Ryan's hope from 1975 to 1989 and had a short time there Look for tomorrow.

He received two Daytime Emmy nominations in 1979 and 1980 for Ryan's hope.

Outside the soap world, he played Frank Sturgis All the president's men and has had guest appearances on television shows such as Matlock And MacGyver. His last role was in 2017 The Ghost and the Whale.

According to an obituary from St. George, S.C., Hale attended Furman University and appeared in plays at the Columbia Trustus Theater, founded by his brother and sister-in-law Jim and Kay Thigpen.

Hale is survived by his nieces and nephews Lori Brown (Janet Brabham), Max Brabham, Erin Wilson (Laurens) and Marc Brown (Betsy).

Days of our lives alum Billy Warlock (Frankie Brady), along with General Hospitalacknowledged Hale on X.