Maurice Benard may play a hardened criminal on "General Hospital," but he's a softie in real life -- a trait confirmed during a touching talk show surprise.

After Sonny survived a mental health crisis last year, his heart started giving him trouble—and fans began worrying Maurice Benard was leaving General Hospital for real this time. “I've been here for ...

HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES -- Maurice Benard is one of daytime television's biggest stars. For almost 30 years he's played Sonny Corinthos on "General Hospital." But these days, he also has another ...

'General Hospital' veteran Maurice Benard admits that he'll be retiring from acting 'soon enough.' He's played Sonny on the ABC soap since 1993. In addition to his full-time gig on General Hospital, ...