Anthony Geary Dies: ‘General Hospital’ Icon & 8-Time Daytime Emmy Winner Was 78

Eight-time Daytime Emmy winner Anthony Geary, beloved by generations of television viewers for his iconic portrayal of General Hospital‘s Luke Spencer, passed away on December 14 at the age of 78. His death was the result of complications from a scheduled operation three days earlier.

Weeks before his death, Geary was seen watching former costar Genie Francis‘ appearance on Maurice Benard‘s State of Mind podcast. Geary’s husband, Claudio Gama, posted the video. “It really made Tony very happy,” Gama’s caption read. “He told me, ‘those are two lovely and talented people, great friends, and I miss them.’”