General Hospital star breaks down in tears while recounting the moment he returned to his devastated home during the LA fire crisis.
Cameron Mathison shares heartbreak over fire devastation
Cameron Mathison, a star of “General Hospital”, shared his emotional story of losing his home in the Los Angeles wildfires. The 55-year-old actor appeared on “Good Morning America”, visibly shaken as he described the devastating loss.
“I’ve lost everything I own,” Mathison said. “I have this hoodie, one pair of pants, and two pairs of sneakers—that’s all.”
Despite his loss, he emphasized gratitude. “It’s important to focus on what we still have,” he added, tears in his eyes.
The emotional impact of losing irreplaceable memories
Mathison had lived in his Pasadena home since 2012 with his estranged wife, Vanessa Arevalo, and their two children, Lelia and Lucas.
“The hardest part is losing irreplaceable things,” he said. “Kids’ school projects, baby photos on film—it’s overwhelming.”
He admitted the experience left him sleepless and unsettled. “It’s just stuff, but it’s deeply unsettling to lose it all,” he said.
Witnessing the destruction firsthand
Mathison shared heartbreaking photos and videos of his home, now reduced to ash. In one clip, he broke down while driving through the devastation.
“I had never heard those sounds come out of me before,” he told CNN. “It was a mix of shock, fear, and disbelief.”
He described the surreal experience of watching his neighborhood burn on the news before driving to see it firsthand.
“When I turned onto my block, it was completely decimated,” Mathison said.
Other celebrities affected by the fires
Mathison isn’t alone in his loss. Actor Adam Brody and *Gossip Girl* star Leighton Meester also lost their Pacific Palisades home.
Photos showed the couple’s $6.5 million property reduced to a smoking ruin. The fire tore through the roof, collapsing it entirely.
Several other stars, including Mandy Moore, Paris Hilton, and James Woods, have reported losing their homes to the wildfires.
The wider impact of the LA wildfires
The wildfires, which began earlier this week, have claimed at least five lives and destroyed over 2,000 buildings.
In the Pacific Palisades, entire neighborhoods are in ruins. Thick black smoke and flames continue to ravage the area, leaving thousands displaced.
A community united in resilience
Mathison and many others affected by the fires have shared messages of resilience and gratitude.
“It’s devastating, but we must focus on rebuilding and supporting each other,” Mathison said.
The ongoing tragedy highlights the importance of community support as countless families work to recover from unimaginable loss.