Jonathan Jackson is leaving Port Charles behind — again.
Jackson, 43, will be exiting General Hospital less than a year after he returned to his Daytime Emmy-winning role as Lucky Spencer, PEOPLE has confirmed. His last episode will air next week.
"We were so glad Jonathan was able to reprise the role of Lucky, even if it was for a limited time," General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement. "We wish him nothing but the best and the door is always open for Jonathan to return."
Jackson first played Lucky, the son of soap opera royalty Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis), between 1993 and 1999. He returned between 2009 through 2011 and once again for a short run in 2015 during Geary's exit storyline.
Most recently, he returned full-time as Lucky in August 2024, even reuniting with Francis in the process.
Recent General Hospital episodes have hinted at Jackson's departure.
After rekindling a romance between him and his ex-wife, Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst), Lucky popped the question in the June 4 epsidoe while the two were enjoying a romantic picnic in the park.
The story continued in the June 5 episode, with Elizabeth turning Lucky down gently. Despite him suggesting she and their son, Aiden, explore the world together, Elizabeth said she's content in Port Charles and didn't want to uproot Aiden's life.
Amid his heartbreak, Lucky said he'd be leaving town, admitting "it's not my home anymore."
"I know it's sudden, but being here, knowing that we can't be together… it just hurts too much," he explained.
Jackson's latest departure from General Hospital comes after he took a brief hiatus from the soap opera in February. Actor Guy Wilson took over as the character for a few episodes.
Wilson isnt' the only actor to play Lucky when Jackson wasn't in the role, as Jacob Young and Greg Vaughan have also stepped in to play the role during Jackson's absence.
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Jackson, who is also known for playing Avery Barkley on Nashville, has won five Daytime Emmys for playing Lucky over the years.
