John Capodice obit

John Capodice Dies: General Hospital Alum Was 83

 

He was not on the list.

John Capodice, known for playing Carmine Cerullo (on and off from 1994-1996) on General Hospital, died at 83 on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Capodice was born on Christmas Day, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois. He began his film and television career in the late 1970s and landed his first role in Ryan’s Hope, where he appeared in six episodes as Lloyd Lord. His decades-long career includes a lengthy resume of guest roles on numerous other TV series, including Seinfeld, Murder, She Wrote, Another World, Knots Landing, Law & Order, Will & Grace, and more.

John Capodice served in Korea as a US Army veteran from 1964 to 1966. He was also a proud member of the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Rockland Lodge 2176. John was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. Soap Opera News extends our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time. (Photo: JPI)

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