Has he thrown in the towel? That’s what a lot of General Hospital fans and critics alike can’t help but wonder when it comes to actor Maurice Benard, who is best known for his role as Sonny Corinthos on the hit ABC soap.

General Hospital Spoilers: Maurice Benard Is Ready To Quit

That’s because many people have noticed that he’s been putting in less of an effort on the show, prompting a lot of people to wonder if retirement is really on his mind.

And if it is, that wouldn’t surprise anyone at all. Maurice has said in the past that he doesn’t plan on being in Port Charles very long and that he’s got other projects that he wants to focus on, including his YouTube series, State of Mind, in which he talks a lot about mental health.

Not only that, but it was also reported just last month that Maurice was caught reading his cue cards in front of the cameras. Has he really given up on his job?

Many General Hospital viewers have noticed that when his character was talking to Ava during the most recent episode of the soap, the actor was just reading from his cue cards and not even looking at his co-star.

General Hospital Spoilers: What’s Next For Sonny In Port Charles?

And of course, this has prompted a lot of people to wonder: what gives? Has Maurice thrown in the towel already? There’s no doubt that Port Charles won’t be the same without Sonny Corinthos in charge of the streets.

What’s more, Maurice has also hinted that he wants to spend more time with his family at home. He’s a proud father and grandfather and makes it known just how much he loves his family on social media.

After all, he’s been on the show for more than four decades. So far Maurice Benard himself has not made any comments about his future plans but we will definitely update you with all of the latest details the moment they come in. Watch this space for more.

It goes without saying that General Hospital fans will have to tune in each and every day to find out what will happen next.

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