What happened to Michael on 'General Hospital'? The actor is leaving the show, so the character was involved in a major plot point.

General Hospital has left viewers hooked with the current track focusing on Michael Corinthos. In the recent episodes, the character’s life took a dangerous turn as he was caught in a fire explosion.

Duell, 37, wrapped up his character’s story on Monday, January 6, when Michael Corinthos caught on fire after an explosion. Michael officially served Willow ( Katelyn MacMullen) divorce papers before being encouraged to punch his estranged wife’s lover, Drew ( Cameron Mathison ).

The actor announced in November that he would be leaving the soap opera after 15 years playing Michael Corinthos

Viewers are curious to know why Michael Corinthos, portrayed by Chad Duell, left General Hospital. Since his debut in 2010, he’s played the son of the late A.J. Quartermaine and his ex-wife Carly Spencer.