General Hospital Casting Surprise: Kathleen Gati Returns As Liesl Obrecht
In the wake of Kelly Thiebaud’s anticipated return to General Hospital, her on-screen mom Kathleen Gati is also making her way back to Port Charles as Liesl Obrecht.
She’s Baaack!
When Rocco (Finn Carr) sent an email to Obrecht on the July 11, 2025 episode of GH after discovering that Britt (Thiebaud) gave birth to him, it was easy to assume the disgraced doctor may be returning. Now, Gati’s return has been confirmed.
The actress shared with Soap Opera Digest, “The love and loyalty expressed to me over this past year-and-a-half that I have not been on General Hospital has been overwhelming. The fans have been faithful, loyal, begging me to return, continuously asking when, oh when will I return. I am truly grateful and so happy that I can bring some story and entertainment back to them again through Obrecht! It means a lot to me. This is why I became an actor, to entertain people through story and characters.”
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Obrecht hasn’t been seen in Port Charles since 2023 when Britt died after being slashed by The Hook, who turned out to be Heather (Alley Mills). Fans have wondered whether Thiebaud is returning as Britt or a new character, but Gati’s return as Obrecht may be a major clue.
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