General Hospital spoilers and updates reveal Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) was recently the subject of some sick and twisted fake news. He’s speaking out after an egregious lie spread about him and his health on the internet.
Burton Was Praised For A Recent Emotional Storyline
Jason Quartermaine’s character went through a major transformation on General Hospital in 1995 after a car accident left him with no memory and a new personality.
As a mob enforcer, he earned the nickname “Stone Cold” because of his tough attitude. Still, Jason Morgan has shown he cares, like when he grieved Sam’s (Kelly Monaco) death last summer.
More recently, the show addressed Monica Quartermaine’s absence, following the real-life passing of Leslie Charleson.
An emotional Jason, nearly in tears, found the only mother he’d ever known passed away in her bed, and broke the news to Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot).
Steve Had Worked With Leslie Charleson From 1991-2023
Steve Burton had worked with the actress from the time he joined the show in 1991 until 2023, when she was too ill to appear on the show. After Jason found Monica deceased in her bedroom, he was the one who had to tell the family that she was gone.
The actor earned high praise from viewers for his emotional performance, especially in scenes with Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine.)
Steve Burton has faced plenty of personal challenges in recent years; iIn May 2022, he announced his separation from his then-wife, Sheree, after she revealed a pregnancy that was not his. They divorced soon after, and things became very ugly and publicized.
Steve Recently Remarried, And Now Vicious Fake News Has Spread
In May 2025, he married Michelle Lundstrom in Laguna Beach, California. In August, he made news again when a woman lost thousands of dollars to a scammer pretending to be him. Now, false rumors are spreading online, claiming the General Hospital star is seriously ill with cancer.
Steve Burton shared screenshots on Instagram showing headlines about his supposed cancer, calling them “Fake.” He asked fans to report the Facebook pages spreading these false stories.
Scams And Misinformation Are Rampant On Social Media
Scams and misinformation are a big problem on social media. Recently, several Hallmark Channel stars made a video warning fans about scams asking for money.
Steve Burton has dealt with both scams and false rumors. He urged fans to check sources before believing what they see online and thanked them for their support.
The General Hospital star is healthy and staying on the ABC soap-if you come across fake news on social media, report it and avoid sharing it.
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