Kate Howard
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Kelly Sullivan as Kate Howard
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| Duration | 2007–14 | ||||||||||
| First appearance | May 4, 2007 | ||||||||||
| Last appearance | October 24, 2014 | ||||||||||
| Created by | Robert Guza, Jr. | ||||||||||
| Introduced by | Jill Farren Phelps | ||||||||||
| Book appearances | The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli | ||||||||||
| Classification | Former; guest | ||||||||||
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| Other names | Constanza Louise Falconeri Katherine Hardwicke Howard |
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| Spouse | Johnny Zacchara (2012–13) |
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| Sons | Trey Mitchell |
| Aunts and uncles | Nicky Talia [Garibaldi] Falconeri |
| First cousins | Vito Falconeri Violetta Falconeri Vinnie Falconeri Phil Falconeri Olivia Falconeri |
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Dante Falconeri Leo Falconeri |
Kate Howard (also Connie Falconeri) is a fictional character from the ABC Daytime soap opera General Hospital. The character was originated by actress Megan Ward, who portrayed the role from 2007 to 2010. In September 2011, the role was re-introduced with actress Kelly Sullivan, who has portrayed the role since. Connie is known for having two distinct alternate personalities – Connie, who later changed her name to Kate Howard, who established her career and what the character was initially introduced as and an alternate personality also named Connie, who was based on her life back in Bensonhurst.
The role of Kate Howard was originated by actress Megan Ward in May 2007. Ward remained on contract with the series until 2009, when she and actor Rick Hearst were dropped to a recurring status. Ward continued to make appearances as Kate, until she vacated the role in 2010; her final appearance as Kate was on October 20, 2010. In summer 2011, it was rumored that then-new headwriter Garin Wolf was looking to recast the character. In July 2011, it was confirmed that actress Kelly Sullivan had been cast as the re-cast of the role. Sullivan debuted in the role on September 12, 2011.
Speculation arose in June 2013 that Sullivan had been let go by the ABC series. Sullivan later confirmed her exit on her Facebook webpage, confirming, "Thank you all so much for your support and loyalty," she wrote. "You are my life long family and I cannot express how much I appreciate each of you. You have really made my experience here on GH a wonderful adventure. I wanted to fill you all in on the details and try to answer some of your questions. I am not returning to GH after August. This is not a contract issue, I have been written off the show. I do not have any information on potential Daytime opportunities. Lastly, I have no ill feelings towards any of the staff or crew connected to the show or the network. I will miss everyone dearly. Love, Kelly" Sullivan will remain with the series through August. Sullivan filmed her final scenes on Friday, July 26, 2013. Following the news of her departure, rumors began to circulate that the character of Connie would be killed off. Sullivan eventually confirmed those rumors at a fan event in late July. Upon Connie's death on August 27, 2013, Sullivan tweeted: "RIP Connie [...] It was a great two years! Thank you for your love and support, it means so much. Long live GH!" Sullivan reprised the role, for one episode, that aired on October 24, 2014.
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