AceShowbiz - Chris McKenna, who recently exited General Hospital, is facing emergency surgery to remove a cyst affecting his jawbone, Celebdirtylaundry reports. The former actor revealed that dental issues led to the unexpected finding after his dentist took an X-ray to address a broken tooth. McKenna shared the image on social media to illustrate the cyst's location and expressed relief that the problem was caught before causing further damage.

Soapoperadigest confirmed that the cyst was discovered during a routine dental procedure following a broken crown the previous month. McKenna noted that the cyst has already damaged his jawbone, necessitating removal and a subsequent bone graft. While he anticipates a painful recovery and will be on pain medication for several weeks, McKenna joked about the potential humor in his upcoming social media posts during his healing process.

General Hospital is a long-running ABC daytime drama that aired since 1963. McKenna joined the cast in February 2025 as Jack Brennan, a role previously played by Charles Measure, and remained until his character was killed off in September 2025. His exit marked the end of an 18-month tenure during which Jack Brennan was involved in significant storylines, including a romance with Nina Reeves. Deadline noted that McKenna completed filming his final episode in June 2025 and has expressed gratitude for his time on the show despite being disappointed with his character’s conclusion.

This emergency surgery comes shortly after McKenna’s departure from the soap, underscoring an unexpected health challenge. He conveyed appreciation that the cyst was detected early due to the dental visit and is focused on recovery while preparing for future acting projects. McKenna’s openness about his condition and humor about the healing process offer fans a candid look at his journey ahead.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Celebdirtylaundry.