Matthew Labine (May 5, 1959 – September 1, 2017) was an American soap opera writer, the son of Claire Labine and the brother of Eleanor Labine Mancusi.

Early life

Labine received a Bachelor of Arts in economics from Yale University in 1981 and was on the rowing team, where he won several rowing championships. After college, played on two US National teams and was a finalist in the US Olympic trials in 1980 and 1984.

Career

Labine and his mother created Heart & Soul, a planned General Hospital spinoff. However, ABC Daytime passed on the show for a more cost-effective show.

Writing

General Hospital Guiding Light One Life to Live Ryan's Hope

Rowing

Labine was a rowing coach at Fairfield University from 2010.

Awards and nominations

Daytime Emmy Awards WINS Writers Guild of America Award WINS NOMINATIONS