Is Rebecca Herbst leaving General Hospital

Rebecca Herbst has been a part of General Hospital since 1997, playing the role of Elizabeth Webber Baldwin.

Elizabeth has gone through significant character development, from dealing with the trauma of rape to grieving the loss of her husband. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".ouspw-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-463px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Rebecca has been with the show for 25 years and will celebrate this milestone in August. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".ducox-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-423px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Elizabeth's recent mental health journey has taken a backseat on-screen, but she has made appearances with visits from Laura and Finn. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".ikbrx-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-458px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here

Rumors have circulated that Rebecca has been fired, but she was previously let go in 2011 before returning to the show. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".assid-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-431px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here

There are concerns that Rebecca may be fired again, but there is no evidence to support this at present. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".nzefo-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-441px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here

Rebecca has not stated when she will return to the show, but her absence is likely temporary. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".sqzkc-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-421px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here

Her children and Finn need her presence on the show. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".gmcls-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-415px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here

The current storyline surrounding Elizabeth's mental health has similarities to Laura's past coma storyline. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".oziqr-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-432px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here

Viewers speculated that the stalker storyline would lead to a mental health-based story for Elizabeth, which has come to fruition. Photo Credit: Google [{ "selector": ".afrpl-a", "duration": "300ms", "fill": "forwards", "delay": "0ms", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateY(-469px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateY(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }] Click Here