It’s nothing new to see the residents of Port Charles come together during a crisis. We’ve watched it happen countless times on General Hospital. But today, it’s the real-life GH family rallying around one of their own, and it’s a powerful reminder that the bond behind the scenes runs far deeper than anything we see on screen.
A Heartbreaking Diagnosis
The GH family recently received devastating news. Beloved and Emmy-nominated hairstylist Feanna Smith has been diagnosed with stage IV pulmonary cancer.
For years, Feanna has worked quietly behind the scenes, helping make our favorite stars camera-ready day after day. Now, she’s facing the fight of her life. While the diagnosis is terminal, she is not facing it alone.
Feanna isn’t just a member of the crew. If you’ve followed the cast on social media over the years, you know the hair and makeup chair is where real conversations happen. It’s where sometimes the biggest moments are shared. Feanna has been there through the highs and lows of so many cast members’ lives, and now they are surrounding her with that same love and support.
The Stars Step Up
It didn’t take long for the cast to spring into action. From Steve Burton (Jason) to Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) to Katelyn McMullen (Willow), many GH stars were deeply affected by the news. They’ve been using their platforms to help share the fundraising page to assist Feanna’s medical care and to support her family during this incredibly difficult time.
How You Can Help
The GoFundMe Page is where you can go to help. The page explains, “Feanna Smith was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she began her career in the beauty industry. After completing cosmetology school, she worked in a hair salon and steadily built a loyal client base. Early on, she opened a small salon in her basement, which she ran successfully for three years. As her clientele continued to grow, and realizing the need for a larger space, Feanna opened a full-service salon in the city of Philadelphia near University City. As owner and operator for 15 years, she built a strong reputation as a stylist and maintained a thriving and successful business.”
The page also says, “Approximately five months ago, Feanna’s life took an unexpected turn. Feeling a bit unwell, she went to the doctor. What initially presented as pneumonia developed into pleurisy, accompanied by severe pain and recurring fluid buildup in her lungs. She was hospitalized multiple times and underwent procedures to drain the fluid. Following further testing, she was diagnosed with stage four pulmonary cancer and informed her that the disease was terminal.”
Please help if you can.
Photo Credit: ABC/Disney.
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