But, the unhinged serial killer was extremely popular.

“When I started this, I was supposed to be on for 12 weeks 16 weeks tops.

“I’m the hated envy of all my friends.

General Hospital’s Jon Lindstrom looking serious

Ryan is without a doubt the best role I’ve ever had.”

His notoriety reached epic proportions as he would be spotted in public, to the shock of fans.

As Ryan’s story started to wind down, the producers realized they wanted to keep Lindstrom.

Ryan laughing in a straight jacket while Kevin looks on

Ryan was ultimately presumed dead in a fire in 1995, but Lindstrom would stay on as Kevin.

Unfortunately, things got out of control when Ryan took Kevin’s place and terrorized Ava Jerome.

Kevin and Laura smiling, while Ryan gives an evil glower to Felicia