Port Charles may have lost some of its sparkle when Sasha Gilmore Corbin (played by Sofia Mattsson) left General Hospital after an unforgettable seven-year run.
For fans who have watched Sasha’s journey from heartbreak to hope, her departure on July 18, 2023, left a noticeable void.
With intense storylines involving betrayal, motherhood, and mystery, Sasha’s exit was anything but ordinary. But just when fans thought they might have to say goodbye for good, a cryptic Instagram post from Sofia Mattsson herself has reignited hopes for Sasha’s eventual return.
Sasha’s exit from General Hospital was met with a mixture of disbelief and sadness. For seven years, she captivated fans with her tumultuous relationship with Michael Corinthos, her struggles with addiction, and the heart-wrenching loss of her child.
After seven years on the ABC soap, Sofia Mattson departed GH in Friday’s episode of the show.
The ep saw Sasha reunite with her dad, Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) for the second time this week, following Rogers’ real-life announcement that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Sasha ultimately decided to leave Port Charles to spend time with her parents and her newborn daughter, Daisy, who was being threatened back home.
Jason (Steve Burton), who escorted Sasha out of Port Charles, wished her goodbye — in such a way that leaves the door open for her return. “You’ll always have a home to come back to,” he said.
A representative for the show explained the actress’ exit to TV Insider on Friday — and noted that Mattsson’s departure may not be permanent.
“There was a good time in the storyline for Sofia to leave to pursue other opportunities in film and TV,” they shared. “But she is open for a return in the future.”
Mattson described her final day on set in an interview with TV Insider. “It was emotional for sure,” she said. “Cleaning out my room and knowing that I wouldn’t see all my friends there like usual every other day felt sad. But everyone was so supportive and excited for me.”
The actress said departing the show feels “bittersweet,” and she looks forward to the new opportunities ahead. “I’ve had such a great time, but I’m also excited for a new chapter and to continue my acting journey in new projects,” she said.
Mattson also said she’d consider returning to soap acting if the right opportunity arose. “I’d have to see what the role was, but I’m definitely not opposed to coming back to the soap world,” she said. “I think being on a soap is one of the best jobs you can have as an actress.”
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Mattson first joined GH in September 2018, and went on to appear in over 500 episodes of the show. Her sister, actress Helena Mattsson, stepped in to play Sasha in her absence for two episodes in February 2022.
Outside of General Hospital, Mattson has appeared in episodes of NCIS, Two and a Half Men, and StartUp. She has also appeared in movies like Becoming Bond, Jurassic City, and Adrenochrome.
