'General Hospital' star John York returns to television after illness

The actor speaks out on "GMA" about his cancer diagnosis and getting back to work.
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[@sheliab9806]

Thank you Jesus!!! So happy for you John! You have been in my prayers, And I'm so glad that Mac is back! Yay!🎉🎉🎉

[@Ccgemini]

Gosh it warms my heart when I hear I survived Cancer 🎉🎉🍾🍾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@ow3wells]

I’m glad he has had a lot of support and is returning.

[@LaniesWorld57]

Welcome back John! So happy you found a match donor. You are so loved by everyone! You were greatly missed!! ❤🫶🏼🌹

[@judithmalmmalm2699]

So happy for him 🙏🙏❤❤

[@betsybabf748]

So happy to have him back!

[@scottmacaluso8881]

So happy he’s well and back @ GH

[@heleneiacono3936]

Thank God🙏🏻

[@verpnicamunoz428]

So happy for him😊

[@joelflatts5399]

God is good all the time !!! glad to have you back

[@sandymoon4159]

Welcome back Mac, you were truly missed. Many Blessings sent your way😍

[@hollyvanwye9294]

Thank you, God! John J. York is looking so well again and I'm overjoyed to see him back on GH. He's such a charming guy and very well loved by a lot of people.

[@marietoussaint2802]

Praise GOD!!!! 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Thank GOD for GOD...Mac is Back! I love.him as Mac....awesome actor💜

[@beckyd712]

*So happy that John York is back!* *It's SO GOOD when somebody rings that bell (it means their treatment is finished)!*

[@christinamellow9824]

GOSH HE STILL MAKES ME HAPPY THAT HE'S BACK ON GENERAL HOSPITAL. I'M M GLAD HE'S DOING BETTER GREAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS.❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@derrickthomas5225]

Welcome back John / Mac you’ve been missed I’m so glad you beat cancer I truly happy for you and your family

[@patricialoveyouguysongener7410]

I am your fan John York so happy you are doing well back on general hospital it been hard on you but you made it enjoy your family.

[@karolyn3102]

❤ So so happy that John/Mac is back!!! 🎉😁😘 What an amazing man 🤗

[@bklynduchess]

Awe I love Mac !! Glad your back John !!!!

[@Kathy-x6l]

Lots of prayers for you I am so happy to see that you are OK and you are returning have watched you since day one when you first set foot on General Hospital best actor ever

[@sk5835]

So happy he’s able to return, his episode of State of Mind with Maurice Benard was one of my favorites.

[@toniveltri11]

This makes me very happy 🥰. Praying for continued health and so happy “Mac is back”. You are so loved John !!

[@BrendaFoster-cl5vo]

So glad he's doing well..

[@ericaleach1110]

So glad he’s doing better and that Mac is back!!! Also, his son-IN-LAW shaving his head is so touching

[@maydacolon5487]

Glad Mac is back this GH Fan missed you good see you again 😊

[@LeanneChristian-ob2pb]

Welcome back John 👏👍👌😘

[@carolineallen3729]

So thankful for John’s recovery 🙏❤️

[@lizzybennett4436]

I love him . He is an incredible human being

[@allisonhaskell5440]

Happy Happy Happy to see him returning ! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@peikellypublicover8387]

Jumping for joy that MAC IS BACK and John York is healthy!!!!!! ❣❣❣❣❣

[@DNBursky]

So great to hear he's well.

[@brandondavenport6147]

Glad he is doing better

[@josephjoel9199]

Mac is special. He and Felicia make for quite a supercouple but understated.

[@oops44]

Good for him. He looks great!

[@JjJimerson]

Welcome back John / Mac 🎉

[@gailsmith1159]

So happy for him!😊 He's definitely one of the good guys!❤❤❤

[@albertbouvier2190]

I am so glad he's back

[@barrywilliamsjr5390]

Welcome back John! The character of Mac Scorpio has definitely been missed on GH and I hope you continue to stay cancer free🎉🎉🙏🙏

[@pueblodove]

Thank you Thank you, Thank You to his donor!!! We love you, and hope life brings you endless blessings!!!

[@zeek2436]

Love John York; always been a fan favorite on GH. Was devastated to hear he wasn't well, am thrilled to see he's on the mend and back. Welcome back John! ❤

[@CorrindaCampbell]

John York is terrific, so glad you're back and beat the Big C

[@michaelpendrotti592]

VERY HAPPPPY THAT MAC IS BACK 😂😂!!!❤ CODY DONT WASTE TIME MAKE IT AN AWESOME REUNION😂😂

[@lisaganncampbell5567]

Awwww John you are so loved! Been praying for you. And you look SO GOOD WITHOUT HAIR!!!

[@PattyBuhai]

He look well glad he is back Prb7155

[@pueblodove]

Congratulations John!!! Welcome back Mac!!! We love you!!!

[@nancyarnold3865]

I am so happy he is okay. I met him many years ago and he is such a nice and genuine person. Wonderful man. So happy for him and his family ❤

[@annebarnes9687]

My dad went to Nashville for his lung cancer and passed away after ten years. Mom had pancreatic cancer for four days before we lost her. I am so glad that my favorite character is back.

[@annettecarlin4800]

Welcome home Jonh/

[@lindaa2437]

Welcome back John J York. You have been in my prayers. May God continue to Bless your donor and you with good health and so much happiness. 🕊🙏💖

[@donnaeads1368]

I am so glad John is back on general hospital. He's a very good actor. He had cancer, that's why they took him off.

[@pattisteel2952]

So glad he’s back on track. Great guy.

[@YvetteFrost]

This made me smile and 😢😢 warm all over. So glad Mac is back.

[@lynhalvorson8719]

So very happy for John's victory and it's no small thing. I know because I lost my husband to AML in 2014. Glad to have him back on GH. Congratulations❣️

[@LadyA728]

Love him so happy that he survived and healthy

[@BarbCosgrove-q5u]

Welcome JJ 😊😊😊.

[@ellenpearljackson5219]

I am so happy God Be with you I missed you peace

[@christinecurbelo3299]

Welcome home! You have been missed.

[@victoriafontana3520]

Prayed that he would get better so happy to have him back.❤❤❤

[@robertazimmerman3208]

Congrats !!!! So Happy for you !!!! Best wishes !! ❤ 🎉🎈

[@juliet-m31]

❤❤❤ I'm so happy for this man!!😊

[@wildpalmtree]

So happy he's coming back❤.

[@leanneireland6783]

I am so happy to hear that he is recovering and back to work at GH!!! I am going to look into becoming a donor today as a tribute to John York!

[@ceekay2390]

Mac's back, and I have never been happier! He looks GREAT.

[@marvinnewbill6470]

Just Awesome! Amen

[@anniefenter8697]

So excited to hear he is back!!!❤

[@vistulacooper6802]

WE LOVE YOU SO SO MUCH JOHN❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@bettyboop32]

WELCOME BACK, JOHN!!! Your fans missed you!!!!

[@mr_nadda83]

So glad my guy is good!! Welcome Back to GH OG...

[@cindyschronce1482]

So glad he is bk on gh. Prayers for you 🙏 john

[@mattlemmons6647]

So glad to hear he's doing well!

[@cherribriscoe9530]

So happy, you are blessed🙏🙏🙏

[@JenniferSwartz-q2g]

We love you, John.❤❤❤❤

[@ThereseStewart-l4k]

It was so good to see him back on general hospital

[@francesrogers6993]

So glad ur back!! Love u very much😊

[@latvguy1]

Mac has always been one of the most wholesome characters on the show. So glad John beat this!

[@valeriaedwards2619]

👏👏👏👏👏👏YESSSSSS GOD IS GOOD!!!! WELCOME BACK MAC🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@judestar62]

I wish him all the best love him

[@lunapasquale]

❤🙏🏼

[@cakedoodle]

Return of the Mac! 🏥

[@victoriadepaul1751]

This is great news. Welcome back. Blessings

[@charlotteardoin1146]

Thank God he is alright 🙏🙏

[@lamonicajohnson8135]

🙏🙏for him

[@GeorgiesMom723]

I love Mac so much and look forward to the Cody reveal! (I love John even more)

[@mariejo3026]

God Bless him

[@vgardner1688]

MAC IS BACK! YES!!!! ❤❤

[@YiYi-e3y]

So glad Mac is back and over the moon that John J York is OK😃

[@suzannegagnon4907]

Such great news! 🤗🤗🎆❤

[@RiverRane-rf9rf]

I had no idea, i did see today's episode and said, i wonder where he went🥰

[@JesusisKing2025]

Jesus died,was buried, and rose from the dead on the third day to pay for your sins and give you eternal life. Believe in his sacrifice and you will receive his free gift of salvation. ✝🙏🕊

[@ricardodixon9166]

Amen

[@Jcircu-djjeix]

❤❤❤❤❤yeaaaaaa🎉

[@missouriretired1129]

Welcome back John...

[@kimberlyfinch6055]

❤Return of the Mac ❤

[@bsota8513]

How many shots? He's lucky. Good for him.

[@quaycarter5090]

Welcome back John. GH foreve

[@yochevedhorowitz5190]

❤

[@pattysalegna-killeen821]

🙏💙🙏

[@kittymalone9401]

🙏🏼♥️

[@Blueskytoday]

I am really happy for him..however his character on GH does not amount to much..writers need to come up with a really good plot for him

[@BB-qm1iw]

I believe with the death of Gregory, a storyline with Cody revealing to him he is his father is coming up

[@cherylgoodacre1607]

💗🎉💗🎉💗🎉

[@butterflygraceful34]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻