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With the departure of Ricky Paull Goldin imminent, Guiding Light costar Beth Ehlers has written the following email to her fans:

Hello Everyone,
How can we say goodbye to Ricky Paull Goldin?? I know for all of you the idea of Guiding Light without "GUS" is unimaginable. For me the idea of "Harley" without "Gus" is unimaginable! 2008 was supposed to be the year of their reconciliation.

Ricky and I both anticipated those scenes, to finally get the opportunity to fall in love again... for all of you. Obviously, that won't happen now. And it's a tragedy. Please know that I am as saddened, as devastated as all of you. He isn't just the love of Harley's life.

He is my best friend. Please send good wishes his way! And maybe in the future, who knows . . . maybe these two people will meet again.

I can only hope . . .
All my love,
Beth Ehlers

The following is a letter from Ricky Paull Goldin, who has announced his plans to leave the role of Gus Aitoro on Guiding Light.

To my friends and extended family,

I want you to be one of the first to know that I'm planning on leaving Guiding Light when my contract expires in a couple of weeks. "Gus" has been a huge part of my life and I will really miss portraying him and bringing this character to life for you. My seven years on Guiding Light have been a wonderful experience.

Now it's time for a new adventure, a new chapter in my life. I will especially miss working with Beth Ehlers, since it doesn't get any better than "Gus and Harley."

Thank you! It means so much to me that you have shown your continued love and support for me and the character of "Gus."

I am sure that the powers-that-be at Guiding Light would love to hear from you as well. It is always good to let them know how you feel. That, of course, is your right.

You can write to them at:
Guiding Light
CBS-TV
51 West 52nd Street
New York, NY 10019

Christian LeBlanc (pictured, The Young and the Restless) and Ricky Paull Goldin (Guiding Light) will be among the celebrities riding in the Orpheus parade in New Oreleans, scheduled to roll along the day before Mardi Gras, February 4.

Each year, celebrities lead Orpheus, a glitzy parade founded in 1993 by singer Harry Connick Jr.

Slated to perform either during or after this year's parade are American Idol finalist and country music star Josh Gracin, Salt-N-Pepa and a host of Louisiana artists, including teenage fiddler Amanda Shaw, New Orleans' Rebirth Brass Band and the Bucktown Allstars.

Soap Opera Digest recently tried to interview Michael Park.

But the As the World Turns actor insisted that good friend Ricky Paull Goldin be involved. A fun time for all ensured. Here's a snippet of what went down:

Digest: Michael, what made you think of inviting Ricky?
Goldin: Maybe it was because I booked the place first.
Park: We blame it all on Martha Byrne [Lily, As the World Turns], right?
Goldin: Possible, yes.
Park: We'd see each other and hang out at the St. Jude's benefit, which is missed.
Goldin: Yes, yes. I always knew Michael. We kind of knew each other on the peripheral. Years ago, I walked into the benefit and he was holding court. He had a lovely suit on, he was completely covered in wine — somebody had spilled it on him — and he was performing. Remember this?
Park: Yeah, a fan dumped wine all over me.

Goldin: But he's so good onstage. Very charming. Even though everybody was talking and wasn't listening [everyone laughs]. I'm only kidding — he still kept going, like a trouper. That's what I love about him.
Park: And so that sparked it all.
Goldin: He's Michael, he was on Broadway doing Smokey Joe's Café.
Park: At the same time that you were doing Grease.
Goldin: That's right.

Park: But we work in a medium that is perfect to do a cabaret and raise a little money. My friend Ron had passed away, so I wanted to raise money for his family. It was a perfect idea at the time. But the more we talked about it, the more people Ricky invited to do the cabaret. So everyone from Guiding Light was there, and me.
Goldin: Well, they wanted to get up there.
Park: He invites people with him onstage.
Goldin: That's fun!
Park: You're a little nervous. You like to be with people and ham it up.

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A few Guiding Light cast members recently lent a helping hand to struggling communities and individuals in New Orleans.

Here are a couple pictures of the stars in action:

Ricky Paull Goldin can cook and act. Not a bad combination.

Bonnie Dennison poses along with fellow volunteers in New Orleans.

The upcoming Ricky Paull Goldin NYC Harbor Cruise may be your best chance of the year to mingle with countless soap opera stars.

It takes place on Sunday, October 7 at 11 a.m. The ship, dubbed The Spirit of the Hudson, will be leaving from Pier 61, Chelsea Piers (23rd St & the Hudson River, New York City). The advanced ticket price is $100.

Here are details about the event:

A jazz band will play music as you hang with your favorite daytime stars, take photos of the skyline, and get an up close view of the Statue of Liberty. A brunch buffet will be served. Guiding Light photos and merchandise will be available and there will be the usual memorabilia auction, as well as a few exclusive door prizes and raffles.

Actors tentatively scheduled to sail with Ricky include:

• John Driscoll
• Bonnie Dennison
• Kurt McKinney
• Arielle Renwart
• Marcy Rylan
• Lawrence Saint-Victor
• Michelle Ray Smith
• Caitlin Van Zandt
• Murray Bartlett
• EJ Bonilla
• Gina Tognoni
• Jessica Leccia
• Brian Gaskill