Where has 37 years gone? After almost 4 decades, Tony Geary tapes last scenes, and says goodbye to General Hospital, and his role as Luke Spencer. Here he waves to the camera with Frank Valentini by his side.
Sadly, all knew this day was coming. However, it has really crept up on us all rather quickly. A few months back, General Hospital Blog shared the news that Tony Geary had announced his retirement. After a 37 year run, Geary goes his own way from GH and his role as Luke.
Geary’s portrayal of Luke Spencer has had a significant impact to the show’s “legendary” status to say the least. Alone, Geary took the audience by storm, and alongside co-star Genie Francis, they made history as the infamous Luke and Laura- with a wedding America will never forget. Reportedly, Tony Geary has won 8 Daytime Emmy Awards for his role as Luke Spencer.
Tony Geary Tapes Last Scenes
General Hospital news reports reveal that Geary taped his very last scenes on June 22nd, 2015. Inevitably, Lucas Lorenzo Spencer departs Port Charles later this Summer. It was an emotional goodbye over on the GH set, as his friends and cast mates bid him farewell after 37 years in the iconic role. Geary was surrounded by GH castmates and friends, including Finola Hughes (Anna Devane), Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine), Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe), Kristina Wagner (Felicia Jones), Kin Shriner (Scotty Baldwin), and more. Evidently, friend Maurice Benard told Geary, “Not having you here is going to be sad for me.”
According to General Hospital news, Tony Geary revealed that leaving General Hospital is bitter sweet. Although it’s sad to say goodbye, he looks forward to what the future holds for his personal life, and his career. Recently, Geary told Entertainment Weekly, “I’m excited to raise the curtain on act 3, to reinvent myself in my new home to pursue whatever opportunity there may be. It’s an exciting prospect to me. They’ve done a wonderful job of wrapping up the character. So this seems like the ideal time to go.”
Geary leaves GH with words of hope and encouragement for the industry and fans. In regard to the survival of daytime soaps, and the stir up involving the cancellation of One Life to Live and All My Children, Geary tells EW, “It was scary there for two or three years when every thing was being cancelled. The network thought that talk shows should take over because people weren’t going to be interested in soaps. But there has been a resurgence and I think that’s hopeful sign. I don’t believe it’s the end of the medium. Serialization is a great way to tell stories.”
Tony Geary Will Be Missed
Anthony Geary and Luke Spencer will be greatly missed. Geary is an extremely talented actor, and Luke will never be forgotten. We wish him the absolute best in everything that comes his way going forward. It is sad to say goodbye, but there is a warm place in our hearts knowing that he gave so much to the industry for so long. Thank you Tony Geary! We love you!
Anthony Geary final day on General Hospital