General Hospital‘s Maurice Benard just shared huge baby news. As fans know, he is a father to 4 children in real life. He recently revealed and introduced a special baby girl to fans.
Maurice recently answered the burning question on retirement
Maurice Benard has been playing the legendary Sonny Corinthos for 30 years; he recently put an end to the rumors by saying, “No, I’m not leaving.”A lot of people have always said that. He said, “I think they’re saying I’m dying, too, like I have cancer or something.”
The actor has been playing Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital since 1993. He has a “year left” on his contract, which means he will be on the show for at least that long. However, he doesn’t really plan to leave the show anytime soon.

General Hospital’s Maurice Benard introduces new baby
Maurice Benard shared a special baby on his social media. A baby girl named Meina. Maurice wore a 70’s band ‘The Carpenters’ T-shirt that his adult daughter gave him, with the band’s music ‘Close to You’ playing in the background.
The General Hospital actor said:
and be grateful for everything, don’t take anything for granted.” Maurice is just glowing as he says he thinks baby Meina likes him. He also said it doesn’t get better than this.
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Comments poured in from fans after seeing his beautiful new granddaughter. Maurice was gracious in his comments hearting and replying to fans.
“I sang “Close To You” to my second born son from the night he was born and at every “tuck in” until he begged me to stop when he was about eight?! He’s 27 now and he gets choked up when he hears it, as do I. Such a sweet song to build a beautiful, musical connection. ❤️”
“Beautiful. Karen had one of the most gorgeous voices ever, in my tiny opinion. Plus, she and I had the same voice range, so I delighted in singing every one of their songs in my youthful days ??”
“Love this moment ❤️ oh this carpenters tee.. the song. ❤️ my mother would play carpenters in the car and when she cleaned. Brings me back . Miss her everyday, this gave me a smile . Have a blessed day and sending love to you and your family”
“She is absolutely precious! Congratulations, you couldn’t have picked a better song choice either. Have a beautiful day you two. Love and Hugs From Texas. ???”
“Hi Mina, you are adorable, have fun hanging out with your handsome Grampy! ❤️”
Maurice Benard’s whole life are his grandkids
Benard shared his grandson back in December saying:
“Of course, I used to dance with my father, but now he’s up above dancing with them all
Now I love dancing with my grandkids ? Sometimes the simple things in life is what it’s all about???”
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