General Hospital star Maurice Benard recently shared big news about his family. In particular, he revealed a special way he is going to help his daughter. Since then, fans have been sharing pieces of advice with the soap opera star.
General Hospital‘s Maurice Benard Has Three Daughters & One Son
Benard first became known to soap fans playing Nico Kelly on All My Children from 1987 to 1990. Since 1993, he has gained further fame as Sonny Corinthos on General Hospital.
Maurice has been married to Paula Smith since 1990. The two share four children together, including four children and one son.
Recently, the actor has taken to social media to share an emotional family update. In a post on Instagram, he shared, “Friday, my baby girl @cassidybenard is getting married, and I’m terrified!!! Only because I have to officiate and I’m thinking it’s gonna be through a lot of tears. Wish me luck.”
Keeping the sentimental theme going, Benard also shared an update with his followers on Facebook. This time, he expressed, “My daughter is getting married on Friday and I am officiating and I’m so damn nervous not that I can’t do it, but that I can’t do it cause I’m crying so much.”
Cassidy is known for keeping a low profile on social media. However, her famous father previously shared that her fiancé was named Anthony Cammarata.
Benard Previously Shared That His Daughter Cassidy Has A Surprise Engagement In Disneyland
The actor, who is known for sharing his love and support for his family on social media, previously shared the news of his daughter’s engagement back in April 2025. At the time, he wrote, “My baby girl Cassidy is getting married to a great man [Anthony Cammarata.]”
Benard continued, “They went to Japan and he surprised her in Disneyland. It truly is a fairytale.”
With Benard’s recent share, fans have been sharing their congratulations with the star and his family. In addition, many offered him words of assurance as he gets ready to help give his daughter away. Some comments included:
- “OMG, how exciting!! I’m sure you’ll do great even through the tears! My only advice is to keep either tissues in your pocket. You’re welcome.”
- “Water works are okay. You will do ‘GREAT’!!! Congratulations to ‘The Bride & Groom’!!!”
- “Congratulations, but why would you the dad be officiating? That’s not your role! You walk her down the aisle, be a proud papa and let someone else officiate.”
- “Maurice, congratulations to you, your wife and your family. You can do it. You’re an actor and you can do it after you officiate if you want to cry you could cry but not before. Okay. So good luck to everybody and I wish you daughter a wonderful wedding day.”
- “Sending Cassidy lots of prayers as she gets married . Being both father of bride . Giving away your baby and officiating her wedding . Tears are the love language . May god bless your family.”
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