As previously reported, Genie Francis is about to return to General Hospital in the role of Laura. Fans may not recognize the actress, however, as she recently lost 40 pounds.

Regarding any story lines the star will be prominent in, well, don't ask her.

"They're totally keeping me in the dark, and it's a good thing because you know I have a big mouth," Francis told ABC News in Chicago.

Originally, Francis was scheduled to appear in a short guest-starring stint.

However, sources now say the actress will be back "off and on" over the next couple months. She evenrelocated her family to Los Angeles where General Hospital is taped.

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