Rena Sofer Opens Up About Her Emotional Farewell to General Hospital: “It Breaks My Heart to Say Goodbye”
Saying goodbye is never easy — and for Rena Sofer, the moment she wrapped her final scenes as Lois Cerullo on General Hospital was nothing short of heartbreaking. After years of bringing charm, wit, and fire to Port Charles, Rena admits that leaving the set felt like leaving a piece of her soul behind.
“I didn’t realize how much this place and these people had become a part of me,” Rena shared in a recent interview. “Walking away, even for the right reasons, felt like leaving family. It breaks my heart to say goodbye.”
Rena described her last day on set as surreal, a mix of laughter, tears, and long hugs that seemed impossible to let go of. Crew members and co-stars alike shared heartfelt goodbyes, making it all the more difficult to leave the character she had nurtured for so long.
“Lois has been such a joy to play,” Rena said, her voice quivering with emotion. “She’s sassy, smart, vulnerable — everything I’ve loved exploring for so many years. And to step away from her… it feels like I’m leaving a part of myself behind.”
Fans, too, have felt the weight of her departure. Rena acknowledges the deep connection viewers have with Lois, and it’s something she’s acutely aware of as she steps away.
“I think about the people who’ve watched her journey, laughed with her, cried with her,” Rena admitted. “That bond is special, and I feel it in my chest every time I think about leaving. I hope I’ve given them as much joy as they’ve given me.”
Reflecting on the experience, Rena shared that the hardest part isn’t just leaving the show, but leaving the community she has grown alongside.
“This isn’t just a character I’m leaving behind. These are friendships, these are memories, these are a lifetime of moments that I will cherish forever. Port Charles has been home for so long, and it’s heartbreaking to walk away from it.”
Even as tears filled her eyes, Rena expressed gratitude for the journey and the people who made it unforgettable.
“I’m so thankful for every scene, every laugh, every challenge, every story we told together. Lois Cerullo will always be a part of me, and I’ll carry her with me wherever I go.”
In the end, Rena Sofer’s farewell is more than just an exit from a role — it’s a deeply personal moment of love, loss, and reflection. For fans of General Hospital, it’s a reminder of how powerful storytelling can be and how deeply a character can touch hearts.
“Saying goodbye is painful,” Rena said softly. “But it’s also beautiful, because it means I’ve had the privilege of being part of something bigger than myself.”
Her words leave a lasting impression: Lois Cerullo may be gone from the canvas of Port Charles, but she will never be forgotten.
