For Eva LaRue, playing a villainess was no walk in the park. Now, she's speaking out on leaving "General Hospital."

Eva LaRue is leaving "General Hospital" less than a year and a half after joining the cast of the popular soap opera. The daytime veteran first appeared on the ABC series in February 2024 when she took on the role of Natalia Ramirez, a villain who instantly polarized viewers.

Natalia Ramirez is heading out of Port Charles. Deadline has confirmed that Eva LaRue is leaving General Hospital after her character is seen popping pills and throwing back booze in the June 30 episode.