AceShowbiz - After 21 years on the popular soap opera "General Hospital", Kelly Monaco is preparing to say goodbye to her beloved character, Sam McCall. Two months after her departure was confirmed, Sam tragically passed away in the October 30 episode. However, fans won't have to wait long to see Monaco one last time. PEOPLE has confirmed that she will return for a final appearance on the show later this week.

During her time on "General Hospital," Monaco has captivated audiences with her performance as Sam. She originated the role in 2003 and has appeared in over 2,000 episodes, earning a Daytime Emmy nomination in 2006.

Monaco has remained tight-lipped about her departure but has alluded to behind-the-scenes issues that led to her exit. In a since-deleted Instagram comment, she suggested that her character's storyline was dismantled after Billy Miller's firing. "Something I worked for decades to build... Slowly dismantling her, into a character that I did not recognize," she wrote.

Monaco's mother, Carmina, recently expressed her gratitude to the actress's loyal fanbase on Instagram. "Kelly will close the door of her dressing room for the last time," she wrote. "This moment is a difficult one, but knowing that she has had such an incredible, devoted fan base has given her strength."

As Monaco says goodbye to "General Hospital," many fans will be eager to see how her final episode unfolds. It promises to be a bittersweet moment as viewers bid farewell to one of the show's most beloved characters.