So long, Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt.
Roger Howarthhas officially said goodbye toGeneral Hospital,his on-and-off home since 2012.
His character was fatally shot in the Nov. 17 installment of the ABC sudser.

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Howarth letfans know via Instagramthat his days in Port Charles are over.
Fans had been speculating for weeks that his charactermay be written off the show.
Three things that I know for sure, writes Howarth.

It was a pleasure working with you all.
3, Life is amazing.
We just dont ever know whats gonna happen.
Turn toward the light.
Huge thank you to you all.
Im a lucky guy.
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Howarth has long been a fixture in daytime.
Before joiningGH, Howarth played Todd Manning onOne Life to Live.
Before that, he appeared onAs the World Turns,Guiding LightandLoving.
His primetime credits included stints onCalifornication, The Flash, andDawsons Creek.