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Dr. Steven Steve Hardy is a fictional character from the ABC soap opera General Hospital. Former Major League Baseball infielder John Beradino originated the role of Steve Hardy on the show’s April 1 1963 premiere portraying the character for 33 years until taken ill and last appearing onscreen April 23 1996. A leading presence on the series in over 4300 episodes Beradino received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1993 the same year GH celebrated its 30th anniversary.