General Hospital’s Kristina Wagner shares heartwarming message about grief

While General Hospital fans grieve the loss of Sam McCall on the show, one of the cast members has been dealing with real-life grief. Kristina Wagner, who’s played Felicia Scorpio since 1984, and her ex-husband Jack Wagner (former Frisco Jones) suffered a major loss in 2022 when their son Harrison died. She took time recently to fondly remember her boy and share an important message about grief.

Grief is difficult

Kristina Wagner reached out to her Instagram followers, posting:

It’s a strange day. It’s my birthday and I get to be alive. I’m so grateful for that. Grief is so unlike any of life’s challenges. There is a never ending nature of it all. With grief there is no end, no break. It’s a lot of uphill climbing, telling myself to keep moving forward and it’s exhausting. Grief is exhausting. There is no way to get away from it. The feelings are strong today.

She then discussed the impact some of her followers had on her at the General Hospital fan event in Graceland, Elvis Presley’s former home in Memphis, Tennessee:

Last weekend I was in Memphis for an appearance with GH. I met a few parents who had also lost their children. We all handle grief differently. Thank you for the Birthday wishes. I feel loved. 🥰 BTW the music you hear is music Harrison loved. Today I celebrate my birthday with Peter and some friends.

Castmate Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) responded:

Love you, Kristina. You handle that uphill journey with immense grace. Have a beautiful day 💕💕💕💕

The birthday love came from all over, including many other of Wagner’s co-workers.

Kimberly McCullough (Robin Scorpio) wrote:

Happy Birthday. You are loved.

Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins) responded with:

Sending you love Kristina. ❤️

Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) shared:

Happy Birthday Kristina. You’re such a gift to us all - sending you a big hug ❤️

Sarah Brown, who originally played Carly, wrote the touching:

Happy Birthday beautiful. Harrison was such a sweetheart 💕❤️

Birthday wishes came from all over, including from The Young and the Restless’ Michelle Stafford. @rsteinberg0, an ardent fan, shared understanding words, writing:

Happy Birthday! Thinking of your strength today..you are doing amazing, grief is so terrible and we all must support each other through it. I am happy you have been on my tv for so many years! Love u!❤️❤️❤️

And @shawnda_71 responded with:

Happy Birthday Kristina! Thank you for sharing with us. Grief is exhausting, it has no ending and you are not alone. You are so loved❣️ Enjoy celebrating with Peter and your friends. Sending hugs and lots of love to you Momma🤗💖😘

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