Eva LaRue is leaving "General Hospital" less than a year and a half after joining the cast of the popular soap opera. The daytime veteran first appeared on the ABC series in February 2024 when she took on the role of Natalia Ramirez, a villain who instantly polarized viewers.

For Eva LaRue, playing a villainess was no walk in the park. Now, she's speaking out on leaving "General Hospital."

Natalia ( Eva LaRue) died by accidentally overdosing on pills an booze this week on General Hospital. Preparing for such dramatic scenes gave her portrayer a chance to dig into the material, especially as Natalia's life went downhill quite quickly.