HEARTBREAKING UPDATE: JOHN J. YORK (MAC SCORPIO) BATTLING SERIOUS ILLNESS, GH COMMUNITY RALLIES FOR SUPPORT
A wave of profound sadness and concern has swept through the General Hospital fandom as news of veteran star John J. York’s severe health battle comes to light. Jon Lindstrom, his close friend and co-star, has issued a deeply emotional plea, urging everyone to send their sincerest prayers and healing thoughts to John.
Jon Lindstrom’s Heartfelt Plea
In a truly candid share on his Twitter account, Jon Lindstrom posted a photo of his dear friend John J. York, along with a poignant message: “I hope you’ll all take just a minute today to send some healing thoughts to my friend John J. York. It’s a big week and we would all appreciate your help. Thank you.”
Immediately, Jon’s post was met with an outpouring of support from thousands of General Hospital fans, offering well wishes, prayers, and words of encouragement. Fans expressed their sorrow, realizing that their beloved Mac was enduring an incredibly difficult personal challenge.
The Painful, Silent Battle of John J. York
Last September, John J. York himself bravely took to his Twitter account to explain to his fans why he had been absent from General Hospital. In an emotional video, John revealed:
“Back in December of ’22, I was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndromes, or MDS, and Multiple Smoldering Myeloma, two blood and bone marrow disorders.”
He continued to describe his grueling treatment journey: “Over the past many months, I’ve had three bone marrow biopsies, many chemo treatments, I have another one coming up in a couple of weeks, and I’m closing in on a blood stem cell transplant.”
John also passionately urged everyone to consider joining the “Be The Match” registry to find potential donors, not just for himself, but for the thousands of others in similar dire need. He shared the website: bethematch.org/matchformac.
A Glimmer of Hope Amidst the Trials
Fortunately, John J. York recently provided a positive update, confirming that he has indeed found a matching bone marrow donor. This news offers a significant ray of hope in what remains a challenging and arduous battle. However, the journey ahead, including the stem cell transplant, is still complex and requires continued strength.
The entire General Hospital community is holding its breath, sending all its love, support, and prayers to John, their cherished Mac Scorpio. We will continue to provide updates on John J. York’s condition as more details become available.
