‘General Hospital’ Stars Support Jack Wagner After Son Harrison’s Death


Jack and Kristina with Harrison Wagner, their son.
Jack Wagner/Instagram

Supporting their coworkers. The General HospitalCast has done everything they can to help. Jack WagnerAnd Kristina Wagner as they grieve son Harrison Wagner’s death.

At the 49th annual Daytime Emmy Awards, Friday, June 24, actress Kelly ThiebaudTelled Entertainment TonightYou can find the General HospitaThe funeral was attended by l team earlier in the month. According to the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner–Coroner report, Harrison was found dead in a Los Angeles parking garage on June 6. Us Weekly.

Jack, 62 years old, has not spoken out about the sudden death of his son. He shares him with Kristina, also 59, who has remained silent. The former General HospitalAfter 13 years of marriage, the stars split in 2006. They are also parents of their son Peter, 31. The Santa BarbaraFrom a previous relationship, the alum is also the father of Kerry, 34-year-old daughter.

Jack was the ABC soap opera’s Frisco Jones when he first appeared in 1983. Kristina was Felicia Scorpio in 1984. Although they have not returned to filming yet, costar Kelly MonacoThe team behind the series has been very understanding, he said.

“I had a similar experience in November with my best friend and the GH cast was amazing,” Monaco told ET. “It’s a family, and the same grace has been extended to Kristina and Jack. It’s a wonderful story that gives me chills. My heart goes out to them because I know exactly what they’re feeling. It’s tragic.”

Costar Nancy Lee Grahn called Kristina “remarkably strong” and “an exemplary mother” after speaking to the Indiana native recently.

“It was very challenging to have a son that has an addiction. That is a disease,” Grahn said. “They both handle it every well, but Kristina, I admire her very much and she’s doing really well, under the circumstances. Very strong.”

'General Hospital' Cast Attended Funeral for Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner's Son Harrison: How They Supported Their Costars

Jack and Kristina Wagner, with their sons Peter and Harrison.
Harrison Wagner/Instagram

Though the two haven’t commented on their son’s death, they launched a scholarship fund in his memory for New Life House Recovery Community, a rehabilitation program. The announcement confirmed that Harrison’s death was caused by his struggle with substance abuse.

“The Harrison Wagner Scholarship Fund was created by Jack Wagner and Kristina Wagner in honor of their son Harrison Wagner. Harrison was a bright, cheerful young man whose smile lit up any space he was in. He has left behind many men and family members who loved him deeply,” the New Life House website states.

The organization added, “We are heartbroken that he ultimately lost his battle with addiction and we hope that Harrison’s memory will live on through this scholarship and will help other young men get help for their addiction that would not otherwise be able to afford it.”

Though Jack and Kristina have been absent from social media, Kristina’s GH pal Finola HughesThe news was shared via Instagram on June 13th. “In honor of my beautiful friend @kristinawagnr dear son, Harrison, @jackwagnerofficial & Kristina have put together a foundation to help others battling addiction. In loving memory of their son ❤️,” the CharmedAlum wrote.

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