Monday 27 June 2022 09:15 PM General Hospital supports Jack and Kristina Wagner after the death of son ... trends now
Cast members from General Hospital are showing their support for Jack and Kristina Wagner following the tragic death of their son Harrison.
Kelly Thiebaud, who has played Dr. Britt Westbourne on the show since 2012, told Entertainment Tonight on Friday that she attended the funeral for Harrison who passed away at just 27 years old earlier this month.
Meanwhile, Laura Wright, who plays Carly Corinthos on the show, told ET that while the Wagners have yet to return to set, she assures that the cast 'will be there with open arms.'
Nancy Lee Grahn also said: 'She is remarkably strong and she's an exemplary mother. It was a very challenging to have a son that has an addiction. That is a disease.'
'They both handle it every well, but Kristina I admire her very much and she’s doing really well, under the circumstances. Very strong.'
Showing support: Cast members from General Hospital are doing everything they can to show their support for Jack and Kristina Wagner after the death of their son Harrison (pictured 2015)
The LA County Coroner's Office said Harrison's death needed 'more investigation' at first before the family later revealed that Harrison 'lost his battle with addiction.'
While this is a major tragedy for the General Hospital family, it isn't the first they've been through in recent months.
Sam McCall actress Kelly Monaco said her cast mates were there for when she went through a tragedy of her own last year.
'I had a similar experience in November with my best friend and the General Hospital cast was amazing,' she revealed.
'It's a family, and the same grace has been extended to Kristina and Jack. I have chills talking about it. My heart goes out to them because I know exactly what they're feeling. It's tragic. And I hope more people are aware of the epidemic that's going -- that's been going on -- for decades.'
Funeral: Kelly Thiebaud, who has played Dr. Britt Westbourne on the show since 2012, told Entertainment Tonight Friday that she attended the funeral for Harrison
Another tragedy: Sam McCall actress Kelly Monaco said her cast mates were there for when she went through a tragedy of her own last year
After Harrison passed, Jack and Kristina announced a scholarship fund in his son's name.
The couple announced The Harrison Wagner Scholarship Fund dedicated to their son's memory, saying 'He has left behind many men and family members who loved him deeply.'
The family added: 'We are heartbroken that he ultimately lost his battle with addiction and we hope that Harrison's memory will live on through this scholarship and will help other young men get help for their addiction that would not otherwise be able to afford it.'
Scholars: After Harrison passed, Jack and Kristina announced a scholarship fund in his son's name (pictured 2015)
Missing: Harrison, who was a musician, had for many years battle drug addiction, and even went missing for a week in 2016
Harrison, who was a musician, had for many years battle drug addiction, and even went missing for a week in 2016.
His brother Peter, 31, and Top Gun: Maverick actress girlfriend Sophia Bui, 27, took to Instagram to share their tributes.
Peter posted several throwback photos from their childhood where they were playing outdoors.
'Always with you,' Peter captioned the post.
Sophia also shared a touching post as she said she was 'heartbroken.'
His girl: Harrison's girlfriend Sophia Bui - and actress who has starred on Minx and in Top Gun: Maverick - also shared a touching post as she said she was 'heartbroken.' 'Seven years, on and off, round and round we loved each other. For better or for worse,' the Texas native wrote in her caption
