General Hospital Star Carolyn Hennesy Shares Candid Update on Her Recovery After Surgery
General Hospital favorite Carolyn Hennesy says she’s recovering after emergency surgery, revealing the scare that forced her to cancel a Vibrato Grill and Jazz Club appearance and sparking a wave of fan support.
General Hospital mainstay Carolyn Hennesy is on the mend after a very literal case of the showbiz saying everyone should stop saying out loud. Yes, she broke her leg. That means her Nov 5 cabaret date at Los Angeles spot Vibrato Grill and Jazz Club is off for now while she focuses on surgery number two.
What happened
Hennesy, who plays fan-favorite attorney Diane Miller on GH (and also counts Dawson's Creek among her TV credits), told fans on Oct 28 via X, formerly Twitter, that a broken leg upended plans for her Vibrato performance set for Nov 5. The tone was upbeat, with a promise the show will still happen later, just not on that date.
Her health update
On Instagram, Hennesy said the first operation went smoothly and the next one is coming up this Thursday. She kept it simple and grateful:
"All thoughts and prayers are welcome."
The show is postponed
She also posted that her cabaret show has to wait, calling it a very sad decision but necessary due to a personal injury. If you were planning to see her at Vibrato on Nov 5, pencil in a TBD instead.
Fans showed up fast
Within minutes, her mentions filled with support. A few highlights: multiple fans made the inevitable 'please do not take break a leg literally' joke while wishing her a speedy recovery and lots of love. Others called her a fighter, offered help, and predicted she would be back on Vibrato's stage — and plenty of others — once she is healed and ready.
Timeline at a glance
- Oct 28: Hennesy tells followers on X that a broken leg forced the postponement of her Nov 5 Vibrato show.
- Instagram Story: Says the first surgery went well and the second is scheduled for Thursday.
- Instagram post: Confirms the Nov 5 cabaret night is postponed due to personal injury.
- Fans flood social media with well-wishes and a few gallows-humor 'break a leg' quips.
- Current status: No additional recovery update from Hennesy yet.
What to watch for
Hennesy has not shared the rescheduled date or a post-op update as of now. When she does, expect her to keep the tone light — and to get that Vibrato set back on the books.