Earlier this month, I wrote about Ingo Rademacher being fired from the soap “General Hospital” after 25 years because he refused to comply with their vaccine mandate. Rademacher played Jasper “Jax” Jacks.
A second actor from the series has also announced that he has been fired. Steve Burton who played Jason Morgan was on the show since 1991. He was then fired after refusing to fulfill the mandate.
Steve confirms he’s been let go from #GH. pic.twitter.com/DtQ7vsiwBb
— Jackie 🦃🧣 (@HotVannaNights) November 23, 2021
Burton stated that his exemption requests had been denied. But he would not comply because this “is about personal freedom for me.” But he said, “I don’t think anyone should lose their livelihood over this.”
“I’ll always be grateful for my time there,” Burton declared. “I believe when one door closes, multiple doors open. I’m excited to see what the future brings, and maybe one day when these mandates are lifted I can return and finish my career as Jason Morgan. That would be an honor, and if not, I’m going to take this amazing experience, move forward and be forever grateful.”
Rademacher also spoke out against mandates and called for medical liberty.
He also wrote in an Instagram Story, per Deadline: “If we don’t send a strong message to the Biden Administration to reverse course immediately where do you think this ends guys? With Booster No. 25? Nope. Nope. Vaccine passports are coming soon and there is more segregation. Wakey Wakey.”
It’s insane that, after so many years on the show, they would be fired like this. However, it speaks volumes to their beliefs that they won’t accept such a mandate. They are also willing to let go of the many jobs they held for so long.
Burton was already infected by the Wuhan virus, and has likely developed antibodies. That apparently didn’t matter to the anti-science hacks behind the axe. Also around that time, one of his fellow actors on the show, the very liberal Nancy Lee Grahn, called on SAG-AFTRA to address the issue of working “on a set with unmasked, unvaccinated actors.”
Burton was supported by many of the other actors who were part of the production. Some of his fellow actors supported that decision without hesitation. I wanted to take note of that because in the highly politically charged nature of this and the very liberal bent of Hollywood, that’s also rare. It’s a great thing that they supported their friend.
Rademacher of course chimed in with, “Well said my friend.”
Maurice Bernard, who plays Sonny Corinthos: “It takes Lotta guts i wil miss you.”
Johnny Wactor, who plays Brando: “Love you brother. Your choice is yours and I will support it in all ways. Wishing you back here.”
Chad Brannon, who played Zander: “So sorry Steve. It’s a great thing to be able to defend personal freedom. A great expression of gratitude. 🙌🏽 Great perspective.”
Carolyn Hennesy, who plays Diane, stated, “I also want to say this: I love Steve Burton. Politics absolutely aside from anything (because it’s not about that at the moment, it’s about loss,) he’s a kind, smart, funny, caring human who always made me feel terrific as an actor and friend. I will miss him something fierce.”
What’s more ridiculous? Three other soaps are currently being aired. The vaccine is not required by any of these soaps. After so many years, General Hospital only is kicking their patients out.
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