Veteran soap star Steve Burton, who is beloved for his iconic role as Jason Morgan on General Hospital, just announced he's taking a temporary hiatus from the long-running ABC drama. While his exit was rumored for a while, his announcement caught many off guard. Why is he stepping away? Is this a permanent exit? And when will he return to Port Charles? Here's the full breakdown from Soap.. Steve Burton's exit from General Hospital has left fans heartbroken. Find out why Jason Morgan is out for good and what's next for the iconic character.
Steve Burton, the Daytime Emmy-winning actor behind iconic mob enforcer Jason Morgan, announced he is stepping away from General Hospital for a short hiatus. Burton confirmed via Instagram that his absence is temporary and that he plans to return this summer.. Steve Burton's temporary exit Steve Burton let his fans know on Instagram on Tuesday, February 10, that he would be taking an extensive break from his role as Jason on General Hospital.