Why Robin Mattson Didn’t Return to General Hospital
Robin Mattson, a renowned actress with over five decades of experience, is particularly recognized for her stint on daytime television. She graced various soap operas and is iconic in this genre. On CBS’ Guiding Light, NBC’s Santa Barbara, and ABC’s All My Children, she played Hope Bauer, Gina Capwell, and Janet Green respectively. However, it’s her portrayal of Heather Webber on ABC’s General Hospital that she is most famously associated with. From 1980 to 1983, and later as a recurring character in 2004 and from 2012 to 2016, Mattson played Heather. When Heather reappeared in 2022, she was portrayed by Alley Mills, leaving fans curious about why Mattson didn’t rejoin General Hospital.