Breaking Heart: Jane Elliot Bids Farewell to GH After Monica’s Memorial—The Loss Will Be Felt Everywhere 💔
As General Hospital prepares to air the emotional memorial for Monica Cain, fans are already grappling with the heart-wrenching news of Jane Elliot’s retirement. The tribute to Leslie Charleston, who portrayed Monica for nearly five decades, marks the end of an era, and Jane, who played Tracy Cain, will say goodbye to Port Charles following this pivotal moment. Let’s watch the video to experience the emotional farewell and Jane’s heartfelt departure…
Jane Elliot Named General Hospital’s 2025 Performer of the Year
Port Charles, NY — In a year defined by seismic revelations, emotional devastation, and unforgettable returns, one veteran performer stood head and shoulders above the rest. Soaphub has officially named Jane Elliot the 2025 General Hospital Performer of the Year for her extraordinary portrayal of Tracy Quartermaine, a role she elevated to new emotional heights throughout the year.
2025 proved to be one of the most punishing chapters in Tracy Quartermaine’s long and storied history, and Jane Elliot met every challenge with remarkable precision and heart. Tracy endured a relentless series of personal blows, each one demanding emotional depth, restraint, and raw honesty — all of which Elliot delivered effortlessly.
Among the year’s most impactful storylines was the shocking revelation that Tracy had a great-grandson she never knew existed, a discovery that upended her carefully guarded emotional world. At the same time, Tracy was forced to confront profound loss, mourning the death of her sister-in-law Monica Quartermaine, portrayed by the late Leslie Charleson. The grief woven through these scenes resonated deeply with viewers, thanks largely to Elliot’s nuanced performance.
As if personal loss weren’t enough, Tracy also found herself fighting to protect her legacy when a formidable challenge for the Quartermaine mansion emerged, led by Erica Slezak’s powerful presence. Through betrayal, grief, anger, and love, Elliot guided audiences through every emotional beat, transforming Tracy’s pain into must-watch television.
“Soaphub’s editorial team felt every ounce of grief, frustration, and ultimately love that Tracy experienced throughout the year,” the outlet stated, explaining why Elliot secured the top honor. Her layered portrayal made Tracy’s journey feel deeply human and profoundly moving, reaffirming why the character remains one of the most iconic figures in daytime television.
Elliot claimed the title over an exceptionally strong group of nominees, all of whom delivered standout performances in Port Charles’ most gripping storylines.
Giovanni Maza, in just his second year as Gio, shattered expectations when his character discovered his true parentage during the Nurses Ball. Maza’s performance blended devastation and rage in unforgettable fashion, most notably in the raw moment when Gio smashed his violin on stage, symbolizing his emotional collapse and identity crisis.
Caitlin McMullen also earned widespread acclaim for her portrayal of Willow, despite the character’s controversial decisions. McMullen brought devastating authenticity to Willow’s anguish as she was kept from her children, Wyatt and Amelia, making the heartbreak feel painfully real for audiences.
Meanwhile, Genie Francis delivered yet another monumental year as Laura Collins. Both on-screen and off, Francis balanced Laura’s political triumph as mayor with the terror of living under the control of villain Cyrus Renault. Her work also included poignant tributes to her late co-star Anthony Geary, reinforcing her status as a cornerstone of the General Hospital legacy.
Ultimately, however, it was Jane Elliot’s resilient, deeply layered performance that rose above the rest. Through Tracy Quartermaine’s trials, Elliot powerfully upheld the Quartermaine family’s enduring legacy of love, loss, and fierce loyalty — earning her Soaphub’s unequivocal choice for 2025 Performer of the Year.
General Hospital airs weekdays.
