General Hospital star Daniel Goddard suffers a devastating loss 

Daniel Goddard as Henry on General Hospital | Image: ABC
Daniel Goddard as Henry on General Hospital | Image: ABC

General Hospital star Daniel Goddard, who plays Dr. Henry Dalton on the ABC soap opera, is sharing news of a deep loss. The actor is paying tribute to a dear loved one who has passed away.

General Hospital, Daniel Goddard remembers his late dad

"My father has passed away," Goddard posted on his Instagram account along with a photo of him and his dad. "As I sit here and reflect upon his life, I’m flooded with memories of all the advice that he gave me growing up. We’d always call them tips and tricks. Like, 'You’ve gotta look the part to get the part!' And 'Take care, save wear!'

"There were so many that at the time you just don’t seem to understand what it is they’re trying to teach you," the actor continued. "But once I became a father and had my own sons, it all started to make sense. Thank you for everything you did for me, Dad. I learned more from you than you ever could have imagined. Rest in peace. I love you, your son… Daniel. ❤️."

Fathers and sons

Goddard's pals from the soap opera world, including his friends from The Young and the Restless, where he played Cane Ashby, weighed in with messages of support. "I'm so sorry, Daniel," posted Sharon Case (Sharon, Y&R; formerly, Dawn, General Hospital), who added warm emojis to her words, "🙏❤️."

"So so sorry! Sending love!❤️," shared Lauralee Bell (Christine). Added Jordi Vilasuso (ex-Rey, Y&R): "Sorry for your loss Daniel! RIP! 🙏,"

A private social media account, @541Stimpy, shared: "Oh Daniel I am so very sorry for your loss sending you my deepest sympathy and condolences and much love prayers and thoughts and blessings for you and your family and friends who adored him and loved him he has earned his wings and has gone home to Heaven you will see him again in Heaven and Ren love Never dies it grows stronger in Heaven he will always watch over you so sorry 😞🙏

"I have lost my Dad, my mother, and my 3 brothers, my whole family [is] in Heaven, and I still grieve every day," @541Stimpy added, "take your time to grieve and remember him, look to your left, he's there closest to your heart God Bless you @thedanielgoddard take care 🙏😭💔🌹."

Soap Central sends sincere condolences to Daniel Goddard and his family at this difficult time.

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