The actor behind Dr. Hamilton Finn is departing the soap opera sooner than youd expect.

General Hospitalis losing one of its top doctors.

Ive always been partial to the Irish goodbye, Easton said in a video.

Micheal Easton on General Hospital

Michael Easton on ‘General Hospital’.ABC/Getty

Thats where you leave the party without actually telling anyone youre gone.

But I thought you all deserve better.

So I just want to let you know, I just filmed my final scenes here atGeneral Hospital."

Michael Easton from General Hospital

Michael Easton.ABC/Getty

In his post, Easton expressed his gratitude toward his collaborators and fans.

Ive loved every minute that Ive been here, he said.

I wont ever forget you.

The actor paraphrased what a baseball legend said as he took his final steps off the set.

Thank you for your kindness.

My heart is filled with love and gratitude, he wrote in his Instagram caption.

Easton first joinedGeneral Hospital,reprising his character Detective John McBain fromOne Life to Livein 2012.

Your ample talent surpassed only by your humor, decency, kindness and charm.

Class A1 in every way.

xxo your fan and friend forever, MWestie.

Proud to call you my friend Michael.

Be seeing you soon."

Finola Hughes, who plays Anna Devane on the soap, wrote, Michael, love you.