Lauren Katherine “Kiki” Jerome will always hold a special place in the hearts of General Hospital fans. Ever since she arrived in Port Charles back in 2013, Kiki’s fiery spirit, messy family secrets, and determination to rise above her troubled past made her a character worth rooting for. Viewers watched her stumble, learn, and grow from a rebellious party girl into a promising nurse trying to build a better life.But like many General Hospital stories, Kiki’s life took a dark turn nobody saw coming. Deception at home, one messy relationship after another, and a run-in with one of the show’s most dangerous villains ended in tragedy—a plot twist that still stirs up heartbreak and fan theories years later.General Hospital: Kiki's heartbreak and betrayals View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKiki Jerome, originally played by Kristen Alderson and then recast with Hayley Erin, came to Port Charles as the feisty daughter of Ava Jerome. At first, everyone thought Franco was Kiki's dad—a lie that unraveled when Dr. Silas Clay was revealed as her real father. Of course, more secrets came with that truth, adding extra chaos to Kiki’s already tangled family tree.Kiki’s love life was equally dramatic. She bounced between Morgan Corinthos and his brother, Michael, creating a love triangle that kept fans buzzing. However, the deepest cut then came from her mother; Ava’s affair with Morgan left Kiki emotionally shattered.Despite all, Kiki tried forgiving her mother, but every time she let her guard down, Ava's schemes made things worse. After losing both Silas and Morgan, Kiki spiraled—drinking too much, getting into trouble, and struggling to find her footing.Still, she fought hard to turn things around. Kiki went back to school, focused on nursing, and stood up to Dr. Bensch when he crossed the line with her at work, earning respect from friends and fans alike.A brutal and shocking endKiki’s comeback didn’t last; in November 2018, her life came to a brutal end at the hands of Ryan Chamberlain, who was pretending to be his twin brother, Dr. Kevin Collins. Ryan fixated on Ava and twisted her angry words; Ava had confided to “Kevin” that she wished Kiki was out of her life, so he turned it into a sick excuse for murder.Kiki’s last moments alive aired on November 28, 2018, as her body was found the next day on The Haunted Star. Further, Ryan tried to pin the crime on Griffin Munro, only adding to the heartbreak and confusion that followed. Meanwhile, Kiki’s funeral left Ava crushed by grief and guilt that she'll probably never escape from.Even after her death, Kiki wasn’t entirely gone. In August 2019, she came back as a ghost through psychic Sibley Gamble. At Franco and Elizabeth’s wedding, Kiki’s spirit confronted Ava via Sibley, leaving no doubt that she had no forgiveness to offer.Ever since, fans have traded theories that Kiki might still be alive somewhere, maybe hidden by Griffin or rescued at the last minute. But so far, the writers haven’t dropped any real hints that she’ll return. As of mid-2025, Kiki Jerome’s tragic death still stands.Kiki’s lasting legacy on General Hospital View this post on Instagram Instagram PostKiki’s story is one of General Hospital’s saddest—a young woman desperate to escape her toxic family, only to become its biggest casualty. While she’s gone, the ripple effects of her loss are still felt in Port Charles, especially by Ava, who keeps paying the price for her own choices.Viewers, on the other hand, haven’t stopped hoping for a miracalous twist to bring Kiki back. But for now, her tale remains a bittersweet reminder of just how far betrayal and obsession can go in the world of General Hospital.Catch the latest episodes of General Hospital streaming on ABC.