Rick Hearst’s tearful farewell: Ric died of sudden heart attack | General Hospital Spoilers

In a shocking twist in Port Charles, the fate of Rick Lansing (Rick Hearst) has taken a heartbreaking turn.

Though he recently survived a traumatic car accident, tragedy may still be looming just around the corner.

In an emotional interview, Rick Hearst offered what many fans see as a farewell message.

“Rick has experienced many ups and downs,” he said, “but this will perhaps be his greatest challenge. I just hope viewers will prepare themselves for what’s coming.”

The dramams from Rick’s lifelong rivalry with his half-brother, Sonny Corinthos. ste

That bitterness has fueled many of Rick’s past actions—including once kidnapping Carly while she was pregnant.

Rick recently returned to Port Charles to support his daughter, Molly Lansing-Davis, after she lost a child she had planned to adopt.
But his reappearance led to disaster when he and Elizabeth Baldwin became unintended victims of a crash.

Christina Corinthos-Davis had cut Ava Jerome’s brakes in a misguided act of revenge, but it was Rick and Elizabeth who suffered the consequences.
Elizabeth sustained a broken leg. Rick, however, suffered life-threatening head trauma.

After surgery, Rick eventually regained consciousness—only to recall seeing Christina near the car.
Rather than turn her in, Rick chose to blackmail Alexis Davis, Christina’s mother, with Ava Jerome as his unlikely ally.

According to Hearst, Rick’s goal isn’t money.
“It’s about control. Power. Making Christina pay.”

Yet Rick is torn.
He knows turning Christina in could destroy Molly’s fragile relationship with her sister.

Adding to the complexity is Alexis’s unwavering protection of Christina, which fuels Rick’s resentment.
Once again, he feels Molly is second-best in her mother’s eyes.

Meanwhile, Lucky Spencer—who knows Christina caused the crash—has remained silent.
Even after learning that Elizabeth, his longtime love, was one of the victims.

Rick’s health remains fragile. He suffers from severe headaches, and doctors warn further complications may arise.
Some fans fear Rick may not survive—and rumors swirl that his heart could be donated to Sonny, who’s in need of a transplant.

Would Molly agree to let her father’s heart save the uncle she resents?
It’s a painful question that may soon demand an answer.

One thing is clear: Port Charles will never be the same.
Rick Lansing’s future remains uncertain—and General Hospital fans are bracing for what comes next.