While the controversial shooting of young character Michael Corinthos, played by Dylan Cash, took place a few months ago on General Hospital, actress Megan Ward recently discussed it in a wide-ranging new interview.

Here's what Ward had to say:

I hated it. I thought it was awful, because I am a mother in real-life. I have two children. My son looks very much like Dylan Cash (ex-Michael). So, it was tough for me. But it’s soap opera and I understand why we do have these tragedies.

Megan Ward stars on General Hospital.

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