‘General Hospital’ Actor Anthony Geary Passes Away – Cause of Death Revealed

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Anthony Geary, the celebrated actor famous for playing Luke Spencer on “General Hospital,” has passed away at 78 years old.

TMZ reported that actor Geary died Sunday in Amsterdam. Sources say his death was due to complications from a scheduled surgery, but his family hasn’t yet released an official statement about the cause.

Anthony Geary enjoyed a long and successful career in television, film, and theater. He became famous for playing Luke Spencer on the soap opera General Hospital, especially as one half of the beloved couple Luke and Laura. Their wedding episode in 1981 was a huge event, attracting 30 million viewers and even featuring a guest appearance by Elizabeth Taylor. It remains the most-watched soap opera episode ever.

Originally from Utah and raised in a Mormon household, Geary received a theater scholarship to the University of Utah and started his acting career performing on stage. In the 1970s, he relocated to Los Angeles and made guest appearances on popular television series like “Room 222,” “All in the Family,” “The Mod Squad,” “Mannix,” “Marcus Welby, M.D.,” “The Partridge Family,” “The Streets of San Francisco,” and “Barnaby Jones.” He first began working in daytime television in 1971 with a role on the NBC soap opera “Bright Promise,” and he also had a short-term appearance on “The Young and the Restless.”

Anthony Geary began playing Luke Spencer on “General Hospital” in 1978, initially for a brief storyline. Luke was a hitman who unexpectedly fell in love with the woman he was hired to harm, Laura Webber (played by Genie Francis), and eventually married her. The role became ongoing, and Luke and Laura quickly became one of the most beloved couples in daytime TV history.

Throughout his time on “General Hospital,” Jack Geary received an unprecedented eight Daytime Emmy Awards for his leading role, starting in 1982 and continuing through 2015. Though he left the show in 2015, he made several return appearances, including a special cameo in 2017 to help celebrate the retirement of his co-star, Jane Elliot.

Beyond his long-running role in soap operas, Geary also acted in films like “Disorderlies” (1987) and “UHF” (1989), where he was known for playing the quirky scientist Philo. He continued to perform on stage throughout his career, appearing in more than 50 plays, including a one-man show called “Human Scratchings” in 1996.

In 2016, Geary teamed up with his son, Charles, to create the film “Being Charlie.” The movie was partly based on their own lives and the bond they shared.

Anthony Geary had a huge impact on daytime TV and popular culture. His work on “General Hospital” was key to developing the modern soap opera, and his performance as Luke Spencer is still considered one of the most iconic in television history.

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2025-12-15 21:44