On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Anthony Geary, aka Luke Spencer of General Hospital, passed away. Tony was living in Amsterdam with his husband, Claudio Game. He passed away from complications of a surgical procedure.
On General Hospital, Geary starred opposite Genie Francis, and their characters became one of the most recognizable couples in soap opera history. When their characters married in 1981, around 30 million viewers turned in to watch the episode.
Geary was born in Utah and raised by Mormon parents. He earned a theatre scholarship of the University of Utah and began his career as a stage actor. In the 1970's, he moved to LA where he transitioned into TV and film work, eventually finding widespread recognition in daytime television.
His death marks the end of a career that left a lasting impact on American soap operas, particularly through his decades -long presence on General Hospital.
He won eight Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series and received numerous nominations over the years securing his eighth win just before his retirement in 2015. He will be missed.
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