Former General Hospital star David Groh (D.L. Brock) has died. The actor was felled by kidney cancer at the age of 68. Though David will forever be known to daytime audiences as the abusive husband of Bobbie Spencer during a 1983 to 1985 run with the ABC soap, to the masses he will be remembered as Joe Gerard, the ex-husband of Valerie Harper on the primetime sitcom Rhoda. Divorce was not a subject generally addressed on television in the 1970s, so the on-screen split of Rhoda Morgernstern and Joe came as a surprise to viewers. The couple's marriage was one of the series' highest-rated episodes. When the pair divorced, some fans sent condolence cards to the couple. David appeared in a handful of motion pictures, including Get Shorty, Two Minute Warning and Broken Vow. He also took two turns on Broadway, appearing in Neil Simon's Chapter Two and Jon Tolin's Twilight of the Golds. He attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art on a Fulbright scholarship. After a stint in the U.S. Army, he returned to New York to study at the Actors Studio.

In other news, Jeff Branson (Jonathan Lavery) will exit All My Children in the next few weeks. The actor has seen decreasing on-screen time in recent months. In a curt statement, a spokesperson said, "Jonathan Lavery will be written off." They deny that his departure will bring about the departure of an AMC favorite.

Finally, it seems that Young & the Restless has dismissed Lynn Marie Latham and some of her writing team, including Lynsey Dufour, Marina Alburger, and Lynn Marie's husband, Bernard Lechowick. It appears likely that her son, Vincent Lechowick, will be asked to not contribute to any more scripts. It is predicted that interim executive producer and head writer Josh Griffith will be transitioned to an official executive producer post. It's unclear if Josh will pull double duty as executive producer and head writer.

One Life to Live Leslie Alexander will recur as B.E. executive assistant Phyllis beginning February 27.

OUTS

As the World Turns Scott Brye's last day as Craig is scheduled for February 21.

Days of Our Lives As patriarch Shawn is scheduled to die February 15, Frank Parker wraps up his 25-year career with the soap.

Young & the Restless Signy Coleman and Hope breathe their last breath February 18.

THIS WEEK

All My Children Angie won't let Jesse leave her again. Ryan struggles with his feelings for Kendall. Erica is arrested.

As the World Turns Lucinda and Paul fear Craig is out for blood. Lily and Holden kiss. Aaron holds the key to happiness for Gwen and Will.

Bold & the Beautiful Nick receives an unexpected dinner guest. Stephanie learns the shocking truth. Brooke defends her actions to Ridge.

Days of Our Lives News of the crash gets out. Caroline and Victor reconnect. Hope and Marlena try to save Bo.

General Hospital Claudia declares war. Nikolas relives Emily's death. Michael is missing.

Guiding Light Cassie releases her anger. Lizzie gets a shocking proposal. Beth gives Rick an ultimatum.

One Life to Live Jared confesses to Natalie. Jessica is in dire straits. Ramsey has a warning for Todd.

Passions Paloma rescues Noah. Juanita tries to ally with Gwen. Fancy is stunned by Marty's fear.

Young & the Restless Victor makes Jr. an offer. Jeff stays a step ahead of Gloria. Jana plays matchmaker.

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