Doug Sheehan, known for his role in General Hospital, passed away suddenly at 75,
leaving fans mourning the loss of a TV legend. Doug portrayed Joe Kelly
on the iconic soap opera and “passed away peacefully” at his home in Big Horn,
Wyoming, with his loving wife Cate Abert by his side, according to Kane Funeral Home.
Fans expressed their grief on social media following the announcement.
One person wrote, “Very sad news,” while another shared, “I loved him as Joe.”
A third fan noted, “Too many beloved soap vets are leaving us,” and a fourth person
reflected on meeting Doug at a press event, recalling his amiable nature.
Another lamented, “The funny, nice, and very skilled Doug Sheehan served as Joe Kelly.”
