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According to GL's website, legendary GL casting director, Betty Rea died in Los Angeles December 23rd. The 82 year old Soap Opera Hall of Fame Inductee's cause of death was listed as respiratory failure.

Rumors swirled. Fan sites popped up. Now comes the official word: Grant Aleksander (Phillip) has reached an agreement to remain on Guiding Light.

GL's Exec. Producer Paul Rauch is considering a return to some long-ago Springfield residents. He tells SOD, "we are considering bringing Alexandra (Spaulding) back." Longtime GL fans will recall that the role, originated by Beverlee McKinsey was last played by Marj Dusay, who bolted less than a month after her return in 1998 to Pine Valley and All My Children!

Amid the controversy over whether or not Beth Ehlers (Harley) was going to re-sign with Guiding Light, another situation arose.