Michael Erwin

Michael Erwin was an original character and a major protagonist in the 1980s. Introduced as the son of central characters Vernon and Irene Erwin, one of Michael's early storylines revolved around his relationship with Ariannah Henderson (known among fans under the portmanteau MikAri), who was eventually revealed to be his half-sister after Irene confessed her affair with Rudy Henderson. After losing Ariannah, Michael drifted into alcoholism and drug abuse and was rescued by his sober companion Karen Jameson, who he fell in love with and married. After a relapse, Karen broke up with Mike and urged him to go to Australia to find his true love Ariannah. Michael left the show in 1984, but has since made numerous guest appearances, notably for the deaths of Karen, his foster father Vernon and his brother Leo.