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Anthony Geary, 'General Hospital' Star, Dies at 78
Anthony Geary was a famous actor who played Luke Spencer on the TV show 'General Hospital'.
He was very loved and won many awards for his role.
He recently passed away at the age of 78 because of problems during a medical procedure.
His husband and many friends are very sad.
He first started acting in small roles and became very famous when he joined 'General Hospital'.
One of his most famous scenes was when his character got married to Laura Webber, and lots of people watched it live.
It was a very big deal and is still remembered today.
Geary had a happy childhood but felt like a loner at times.
He met his husband, Claudio Gama, in the 1990s and married him in 2019.
They lived in Amsterdam and had a pet cat named Max.
Anthony Geary, known for playing Luke Spencer on 'General Hospital', died at the age of 78.
His husband, Claudio Gama, confirmed his death, expressing shock and grief.
Geary died from complications during a medical procedure in Amsterdam.
He won eight Daytime Emmy Awards for his role as Luke Spencer.
His on-screen wedding to Laura Webber in 1981 was watched by 30 million viewers.
- Who
- Anthony Geary, actor known for playing Luke Spencer on 'General Hospital'
- What
- Death of Anthony Geary
- Where
- Amsterdam
- When
- Sunday (specific date not mentioned)
- Why
- Complications during a medical procedure
Family and Friends
Public
Privacy
Family and Friends
Geary and his husband Claudio Gama kept their personal life private, sharing little about their relationship and daily lives.
Public
The public knew Geary primarily through his iconic role as Luke Spencer and his on-screen wedding, which was a major cultural event.
Key facts
- Name
- Anthony Geary
- Age at Death
- 78
- Notable Role
- Luke Spencer in 'General Hospital'
- Daytime Emmy Awards
- 8
- Cause of Death
- Complications during a medical procedure
- Breakthrough Year
- 1978
- Highest-Rated Episode
- Luke and Laura's wedding (1981)
- Viewers for Wedding Episode
- 30 million
- Husband
- Claudio Gama
- Residence
- Amsterdam
- Pet
- Max (cat)
- Childhood
- Born in Coalville, Utah, to Russel Geary and Dana Anderson Geary; had three sisters
- Education
- University of Utah, theater scholarship
Quotes
Gloria Monty
Producer and director of 'General Hospital'
“Luke as an “antihero”, a man who often did the wrong things but for the right reasons.”
thestatesman.com
Frank Valentini
Executive producer of 'General Hospital'
“the entire GH family was heartbroken. He praised Geary as a brilliant actor whose legacy would continue through future cast members.”
thestatesman.com
Sources
Genie Francis Remembers ‘GH’ Co-Star Anthony Geary: “I Am Crushed”; Maurice Benard, John Stamos, Ian Buchanan Among Co-Stars Paying Tribute
Anthony Geary’s Family: All On Husband Claudio Gama, Three Sisters And The Soap ‘Family'
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Anthony Geary, General Hospital Legend Who Played Luke Spencer, Dies At 78
Who was Anthony Geary? 'General Hospital' actor who played Luke Spencer dies at 78
Who was Anthony Geary? ‘General Hospital’ actor who played Luke Spencer dies at 78
