'General Hospital' Icon Anthony Geary Passes at 78: Anthony Geary, best known for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on General Hospital, died on December 14, 2025, at age 78 in Amsterdam due to complications from a scheduled surgery three days earlier . The eight-time Daytime Emmy winner captivated audiences for decades, transforming a short-term gig into a legendary character whose romance with Genie Francis' Laura Webber drew 30 million viewers to their 1981 wedding episode .Geary's career began in 1970 with roles on shows like Room 222 and later soaps such as Bright Promise and The Young and the Restless before landing on General Hospital in 1978 . His chemistry with co-stars reshaped daytime TV, earning him a record number of Emmys and a lasting legacy, even as he lived privately in Amsterdam with husband Claudio Gama .Tributes poured in from fans and colleagues, marking the end of an era for soap operas. Gama shared his grief, calling Geary his companion of over 30 years. Geary's final General Hospital appearance as a regular was in 2015, though his character was referenced until 2022. Story By Donnell Ballard #CelebrityLoss #GabbyThomas #GeneralHospital #PaigeGreco #GreysAnatomy