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Steve Burton Takes Break from General Hospital for Newlywed Family Time

Steve Burton, who plays Jason Morgan, is taking a short break from ABC's General Hospital. The actor stated he wants to dedicate time to his new marriage and family. Burton, a Daytime Emmy winner, recently married Michelle Lundstrom in May 2025. He is expected to return to the show later in the summer.

Key Points: Steve Burton Takes Short Break from General Hospital

  • Announces short hiatus from General Hospital
  • Cites focus on new marriage and family
  • Plans to return in the summer
  • First joined the iconic soap in 1991
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Steve Burton announces short break from 'General Hospital', cites family commitments

General Hospital star Steve Burton announces a hiatus to spend time with his new wife and family. He plans to return to the soap this summer.

"I'm newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family. - Steve Burton"

Washington DC, February 11

'General Hospital' star Steve Burton has revealed he will be taking a brief hiatus from the long-running ABC soap opera to spend time with his family, according to E! News.

The 55-year-old actor, who reprised his role as Jason Morgan in 2024, shared the news with fans in an Instagram post.

"Hey everyone, I wanted to share that I'll be taking a short break from General Hospital," Burton wrote. "I'm newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family."

"I'm grateful for all the support and will be back this summer," he added, signing off, "Much luv -sb."

Although Burton did not specify an exact return date, fans flooded the comments with supportive messages. One user wrote, "Enjoy your break with your lovely family. And hopefully the writers will give you a storyline you deserve when you return," according to E! News.

Burton first joined General Hospital in 1991 and remained on the show until 2012. He later appeared on The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives before returning to General Hospital in 2017. In 2021, he exited the series after declining to comply with the show's Covid-19 vaccine mandate, but rejoined the cast in 2024.

The actor's break comes nine months after marrying Michelle Lundstrom. The couple, who met on social media and began dating in early 2024, married in May 2025, four months after getting engaged.

"We didn't want to wait to become husband and wife," Lundstrom previously told People, adding that she had "never felt so safe and loved," according to E! News.

Burton echoed her sentiments, saying, "Honestly, I've never felt so loved and cared for in my entire life. I'm incredibly grateful to have her by my side."

The Daytime Emmy winner, who split from his former wife Sheree Gustin in 2022, shares three children, Makena, Jack and Brooklyn, from his previous marriage, according to E! News.

"I get to spend the rest of my life with my best friend, growing together each day in faith and love," Burton had said after his wedding, according to E! News.

He is expected to return to General Hospital later this summer, according to E! News.

- ANI

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Rahul R
Honestly, it's a bit disruptive for the show's storyline, no? He just came back last year. But I suppose personal life is important. Hope the writers have a good explanation for Jason's absence.
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Sarah B
His journey is quite something! Left because of the vaccine mandate, came back, and now taking time for family. Life is full of twists, just like a soap opera. Respect his choice.
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Aditya G
Met on social media and married so quickly! That's a modern love story. Glad he found happiness again. Family time is precious, especially when blending families with children from a previous marriage. All the best to them.
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Kavya N
As a long-time GH fan from India, I'll miss Jason on screen! But his reason is very valid. Shaadi ke baad ghar walon ke saath time bitana zaroori hai. He'll come back refreshed.
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Michael C
It's nice to see a celebrity prioritizing family over work. In a world that's always rushing, this is a good reminder of what matters. Enjoy the break, Steve!

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