GClaire Coffee has confirmed a rumor rampant around the Internet: she's leaving the role of Nadine on General Hospital.

Coffee posted the following on her Official Message Board:

Hi Everyone!
It's been a while since I've stopped by... I sort of figured this was coming, but wanted to be absolutely certain until I relayed the news. I have been taken off contract, effective February 8. It's a mutual decision; I completely understand the stresses of the producers and writers and the Nadine storyline seemed to coming to a close.

I won't be exploding in a ball of hospital flames, but you probably won't see me much around the hospital, either. Tough times in the economy, Port Charles included! Jill Phelps has been incredibly supportive and I have nothing but respect and reverence for my time at GH. Thank YOU ALL for your support.
Signing off, Claire

Will you miss Coffee on General Hospital?

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