what happened to maxie on general hospital

Maxie on General Hospital recently collapsed due to a heart attack during a live segment on the fictional show Home & Hearth. This collapse was sudden and has left her in a critical condition, possibly slipping into a coma. The storyline revealed that Maxie was dealing with a major secret involving her company Deception and some dirty money connected to Sonny Corinthos, which added stress to her situation. Actress Kirsten Storms, who plays Maxie, is currently taking a temporary leave from the show to move to Nashville with her daughter. During her absence, Nicole Paggi is temporarily portraying Maxie. The character is not being killed off, and the collapse serves as a narrative way to write the character out for a while. Maxie is expected to return later, but Kirsten Storms' return to the set is not expected until 2026. Meanwhile, a character named Nathan West has been confirmed alive and his potential involvement may play a role in Maxie's storyline as she remains in a coma.