General Hospital star Ron Hale dies at 78: 'A wonderful, gifted actor'

Actor Ron Hale has died at the age of 78.

His family announced the news in an online obituary. The late star, known for his role in shows including General Hospital and Ryan's Hope, passed away on August 27.

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"Ronald was born on January 2, 1946, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a son of the late James Ray Thigpen, Sr. and Elinor Jane Doerr Thigpen," the obituary read.

"He attended Furman University and was an actor of stage, television and movies. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild.

"He appeared in many plays with Columbia's Trustus Theatre which was started by his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Kay Thigpen. He also starred in soap operas, Ryan's Hope as Dr. Rodger Coleridge and on General Hospital as Mike Corbin."

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Hale, whose full name was Ronald Hale Thigpen, is survived by his nieces and nephews and his family asked those that knew him to plant a tree in his honour.

Family, friends and fans left their condolences on the obituary page.

"I was so deeply sorry to learn of Ron's passing... Ron was truly a wonderful, gifted actor, and will be definitely missed in this world," one person wrote.

A tribute to the late star was also shared on General Hospital's official Instagram account.

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"The entire General Hospital Family is saddened to hear of Ron Hale's passing," it read.

"We would like to extend our condolences to his loved ones during this difficult time. He was an incredible actor and an unforgettable colleague. May he rest in peace."

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