The return of General Hospital’s Kelly Thiebaud as Dr. Britt Westbourne has sent fans over the moon. They clamored for another return and got what they wished: Kathleen Gati, who plays Britt’s mom, Liesl Obrecht, is back, and the drama has been heating up. Although she started off as a villain, Liesl has become a fan favorite. She’s reconnected with Rocco, and soon it will be revealed to everyone in Port Charles that Britt is alive. And so, Gati has a lot to celebrate, including one major milestone that she shared with the fans.
The Doctor Is In…Fans’ Hearts
Gati, who has portrayed the unforgettable Liesl since 2012, recently celebrated a milestone on social media: her very first episode aired 13 years ago. Gati reflected on her journey with gratitude. On X, formerly Twitter, she shared a photo of herself and captioned it, “13 years ago today, my very first episode of @GeneralHospital aired! Nearly 550 episodes since! #GeneralHospital #GH #Gratitude #actorslife ❤️.”
Her fans were quick to flood her timeline with love, admiration, and memories, and the response was nothing short of a lovefest. One fan fondly wrote, “It just wouldn’t be right without you, extremely brilliant and talented, always beautiful. So happy you’re still with our GH family 🌼🌸🌺.” The thread quickly became a showcase of just how much the actress has meant to viewers over the years.
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The Mutter of All Fan Favorites
A longtime viewer who clearly remembers the early days of Liesl’s reign recalled, “From a bad Doctor, under Faison’s spell, to the beautiful, loving Dr. Obrecht of today ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️You are outstanding whether you’re good or bad !!! Congratulations, your fans & I love you unconditionally!!!!” Another chimed in simply but powerfully, “I’m so glad that you are back. You are a wonderful actress!”
Of course, it wasn’t all about her comeback – the fans also marked the significance of Gati’s anniversary. “And each episode you have made memorable ♥️ So many fantastic Liesl moments over the years. We love our Mutter. Happy anniversary!” posted one admirer, while another affectionately wrote, “Happy 13th GH anniversary, Kathleen 💓 I couldn’t stand Liesl at first because she held Robin captive, but I began loving her.”
Judging by the heartfelt responses, audiences are more than ready for her to stick around. Now all they need is for Kin Shriner to bring Scotty Baldwin back to Port Charles!
