The Monica tribute episode was not only a farewell to this iconic character, but also an opportunity for Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine and Steve Burton as Jason Morgan to shine with emotionally powerful performances.

Their grief, portrayed on screen, brought many viewers to tears and reminded them of why General Hospital has maintained its appeal for decades.

Jane Elliot, who announced her retirement in 2017, has returned for short-term appearances to serve as a focal point for key stories, and this time was no exception. With Monica’s death, Tracy becomes a central character in the Quartermaine family’s struggle with loss.

Elliot brings a strong emotional depth to Tracy: tough, vulnerable, and connected to the family’s long past. Many critics and fans have called her performance at Monica’s memorial service one of the most moving moments on daytime television this year.

Steve Burton, meanwhile, has received praise for bringing Jason Morgan back with a palpable sense of loss. Jason is a character known for his strength and coolness, but in these scenes, he shows a rare vulnerability as he bids farewell to the foster mother he has been with all his life.

The combination of Burton and Elliot creates a powerful scene that reflects the complex emotions of the Quartermaine family: where love, conflict, and tragedy go hand in hand.

However, amid the rising wave of rumors, one important point to clarify is: there have been no official reports or revelations suggesting that Jane Elliot will leave General Hospital after this event.

On the contrary, the news only emphasized that her return is temporary, in line with Elliot’s tendency to appear since her retirement.

Since 2017, Tracy Quartermaine has often returned for holidays or when the plot requires her presence, thereby contributing to maintaining continuity and historical depth for the Quartermaine family.

This also means that the shocking headlines implying “Jane Elliot leaving the show” are actually just a misunderstanding from the audience or the entertainment press, when the content of the episode revolves around Monica’s departure.

Monica’s death is clearly a major milestone, but it does not entail any official farewell from Elliot. Instead, her stellar performance was simply part of the story of Leslie Charleson, who had been a fixture on General Hospital for more than four decades.

On a larger scale, Monica’s death and Tracy and Jason’s grief underscored the defining strength of General Hospital: its ability to combine rich history, complex relationships, and rich acting to create moments that were both tragic and noble.

While fans continue to speculate about Tracy’s future, what is certain is that Jane Elliot has, and will continue to, leave an indelible mark on the show each time she returns.

Monica’s memorial service is not a farewell to Elliot, but a testament to the artistic legacy that both she and Leslie Charleson helped build. And it’s moments like these that remind audiences why they’re still so committed to General Hospital after all these years.