Chris McKenna speaks about leaving ABC’s long-running daytime series “General Hospital,” where he joined the cast in 2025 as Jack Brennan. McKenna says the exit is disappointing, while also describing his time on the show as a “gift.” His character takes over the role from Charles Measure, starting in February 2025.
Multiple outlets report that Jack Brennan is killed off as part of the show’s storyline after the WSB chief is found dead. One account specifies that Ava Jerome drugged Jack and that his body is later discovered floating in the Metro Court pool. The sudden nature of the on-screen death has drawn attention from viewers and fans.
Deadline and ComingSoon.net both focus on McKenna’s remarks about the departure and the shock value of the plot. While ComingSoon.net emphasizes the specific circumstances of Jack’s death, Deadline frames the news more around McKenna’s personal reaction to the character’s abrupt end following the investigation surrounding the WSB leader’s death.
