General Hospital actor Cyrus Hobbi works in theater with legendary author

Cyrus Hobbi as Yuri on General Hospital | Image: ABC
Cyrus Hobbi as Yuri on General Hospital | Image: ABC

General Hospital actor Cyrus Hobbi recently had an experience that would make many fans of a certain age envious.

Hobbi, who plays Yuri, recently spent time with famous children’s author Judy Blume in Florida. It was part of an artists’ workshop he took part in at a facility in Key West.

Blume is best known for young adult novels such as Superfudge, Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret? and Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing. Several of her books have been made into films over the years, and she has won about 100 literary awards.

General Hospital's Hobbi is a versatile actor

Yuri is a big presence at the Quartermaine Mansion | Image: ABC
Yuri is a big presence at the Quartermaine Mansion | Image: ABC

Now in her 80s, Blume continues to teach writing and promote literacy through her social media and website.

Hobbi made two posts about his experience in Florida. He shared a picture of himself with the legendary author, captioning it, “I met Judy Blume and Lil Baby in the same day. But there’s only one legend - @judyblume4real. Respectfully. Got me blushin.”

Several fans commented on Hobbi’s post, expressing their envy over his getting to meet Blume.

Hobbi crossed paths with Blume during a theater project at The Studios of Key West, where the group worked on a play. That is a museum that houses a nonprofit community for artists. The group describes itself on its social media as “The Studios of Key West’s mission is to support artists, inspire creativity, and build community.”

Hobbi made a post about the experience, sharing several photos, and captioning it, “I love people and working with people. Especially ones who are talented as (expletive) and full of love. As I post this into the AI algorithm that has taken over our lives today, a trip like this reminds me why I love and must continue making art with PEOPLE.”

The General Hospital star shared another picture with Blume as part of the workshop, and pictures from what he said was the house of legendary author Ernest Hemingway, which is now a museum in Key West.

Hobbi was last on General Hospital in January, physically threatening Drew (Cameron Mathison) when he visited the Quartermaine mansion. He recently shared a clip of that episode on his Instagram, commenting, “My co-stars are facking awesome btw.” He has also recently shared a clip of an older episode when he worked with Ellen Travolta (ex-Gloria Cerullo) and Rena Sofer (ex-Lois Cerullo).

Catch all-new episodes of General Hospital weekdays on ABC and Hulu.

Quick Links

Edited by Michael Maloney