According to online reports, Genie Francis (Laura Spencer) will leave General Hospital when her contract expires later this year.
Francis revealed last year that she had mulled the idea of leaving the show in April 2001, however, the actress reconsidered when Jill Farren Phelps and Megan McTavish were brought on board as executive producer and head writer.
There has been no official word from Francis or from ABC about the actress' reported interest in leaving the show. However, one source has stated that Francis sent a letter to network execs to inform them of her decision to walk. It is unclear how a departure would affect the show's storylines, including plans for Luke and Laura to remarry.
Inside sources say that Francis might want to make her exit around the time of her yearly summer vacation.