Steve Burton says he’s leaving General Hospital but only for a few months

General Hospital star Steve Burton has announced he’s taking a break from the beloved soap opera.
Burton took to Instagram Tuesday, telling fans he’s newly married and wants to spend time with his family.
“Hey everyone, I wanted to share that I’ll be taking a short break from @generalhospitalabc,” he wrote in his post. “I’m newly married and looking forward to spending some quality time with my family.”
It’s unclear exactly when he’ll be back on air as he said, “I’m grateful for all the support and will be back this summer.”
Burton got married to chef and content creator Michelle Lundstrom in Laguna Beach on May 17, People reports.

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