‘General Hospital’ spoilers indicate that star Maurice Benard is continuing to do his best work, both on screen and off screen. The actor, who is best known for his role as Sonny Corinthos in Port Charles, has become not only an advocate for mental health awareness and issues, but for Alzheimer’s awareness, too.
‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Star Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) Gets Emotional Over Alzheimer Storyline and Donna Messina’s Passing
As many General Hospital fans know, Sonny Corinthos has had a very difficult year with his father, Mike (Max Gail) and his Alzheimer’s diagnosis. As a result, Maurice has been very open about how Sonny and Mike’s storyline has moved him in more ways than one. Even though Sonny and Mike haven’t always had the best relationship, the Port Charles mob boss still loves his father and wants the best for him. That’s why it was so difficult seeing Mike’s mental health deteriorate in front of his very own eyes.
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“It’s beautiful but tragic,” the Emmy winner told Soaps In Depth. “This story has scared me more than any other story I’ve done. This is something everyone can relate to.”
Maurice also said that Max feels like a real-life father to him. The two actors have been applauded for making their scenes look so intense and real. During one scene that Maurice filmed with Max, he was particularly emotional because he couldn’t stop thinking about General Hospital hair and makeup head Donna Messina, who recently passed away. Maurice always considered her to be a very good friend and even as a sister.
“The day after I found out Donna died, I had to tape the scene where Sonny puts his dad away,” Benard added. “Usually, with great stuff like that, I try to personalize [the material] and make it better.”
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