Many fans on social media wished the actor well but were nevertheless unhappy at this devastating news.

She took some classes back when she was younger."

“Noooo!!!

General Hospital’s Esme about to attack with a needle

She was one of my favorites on #GH!!!

Why does @GeneralHospital keep letting all of the great actors and actresses go???

“Esme’s dastardly deeds over the yearshad turned her into a character that fans loved to hate.

General Hospital’s Trina and Esme fighting

In portraying her so well, Pohl ran the risk of causing them to hateheras well as the character.