General Hospital News: Beloved Actor Rif Hutton Dies at 73—Fans Left in Shock and Mourning
General Hospital star Rif Hutton dies aged 73 after aggressive brain tumor
Former General Hospital star and talented voice actor Rif Hutton has sadly passed away at the age of 73 years after battling an aggressive brain tumor for 13 months
Rif Hutton is survived by his wife and son
Former General Hospital star Rif Hutton has died at the age of 73.
On April 18, Hutton passed on at his home in Pasadena, California. The ex-Doogie Howser, M.D. actor lost to a 13-month battle with glioblastoma, which is an aggressive brain tumor that can cause headaches, seizures, and cognitive changes. During his stint on the soap opera, Hutton played Lenny Caulfield, the beloved owner of The Tan-O in Nixon Falls.
Hutton is also known for his voice-acting work in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Shrek, Kung Fu Panda, and How to Train Your Dragon. This comes after General Hospital star Anthony Geary died at the age of 78 following an operation three days earlier.
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Madagascar actor Steve Apostolina took to social media on April 20 and paid tribute to the star. He wrote, “A remarkable human being has left this earthly plane. To say that Rif Hutton was one of a kind is a gross understatement. There will never be another like him — perhaps his son Wolfy will come closest.”
He continued, “Loving father and husband, generous, wryly funny, incredibly bright, and the hardest working person I’ve ever known (I think my dad was the only one who came close). I worked in the voice-over community with him for over 30 years, but I really got to know him well when I directed him in one of my early plays.”
Rif Hutton died from an aggressive brain tumor
He went on to reflect on his time working alongside Rif in the voice-over and looping community, describing him as a “legend” and “humble man.”
Steve shared that on set Rif was always comfortable acting as both a team leader and a team player. He said that whenever Rif was hired for a job, he was always prepared to deliver.
Steve added, “He was also always first to show up on a gig — I had the great pleasure of beating him a few times and scooping a treasured chair, but those were few and far between. “Rif Hutton was a man of action. He inspired so many and leaves behind a legion of loyal admirers — people who loved him.”
Rif Hutton appeared in Doogie Howser
“Stories of his generosity would blow your mind. F— cancer in general, but in particular glioblastoma. I was lucky to cross his path, and I am a better person for knowing him,” Apostolina finished.
On the same day, Hutton’s wife, Bridget Hoffman, shared the tragic news with The Hollywood Reporter. The former actor is survived by his wife and their son, Wolfgang.
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