- - Brandon Barash Honors Anthony Geary After Actor’s Death

Johnathon KornbleeDecember 16, 2025 at 12:20 AM

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Daytime Emmy-winning actor Anthony Geary, best known for his iconic role as Luke Spencer on General Hospital. has died at age 78. His death was confirmed following complications from surgery last week.

Geary's former General Hospital co-star Brandon Barash paid tribute to Geary in a heartfelt Instagram post, remembering both their friendship and Geary’s lasting influence. “Sweet Tony (TG),How is it that you’ve left this earthly plane so prematurely? (although you wouldn’t think so) The notion that I have no words to adequately convey my pain and emptiness would bring you great joy and even some punches of laughter. The hours upon hours we’d spend on your boat or in your home discussing words — be it our favorite books, me reading your writings out loud, or you reading mine, our favorite curse words in different languages, etc…the irony isn’t lost on me.So here’s what I know:A piece of my heart shattered today. That’s okay, I’ll piece it back together with the most glittery glue I can find. The gaps in between the shards now imbued with memories from one of the most unique and at times whimsical friendships this life has given me.What you taught me about the craft and about life will be forever woven into the fabric of my being — yes, even the black pudding.“Legend” does not begin to describe the weight and impact your life had on this planet.You and Claudio are and will always be family.This loss has me, well, at a loss. You’d probably tell me to, “Buck up, Casanova.” I intend on doing just that.Rest in whimsy, friend.BB”

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Barash and Geary previously appeared together onstage in 2010 as part of ABC Daytime’s annual Broadway Cares / Equity Fights AIDS benefit, one of several charitable initiatives supported by the daytime television community.

Over the course of his career, Geary earned 16 Daytime Emmy Award nominations between 1981 and 2016, winning multiple times and cementing his legacy as one of daytime television’s most celebrated performers.

Geary began his daytime television career in 1971 portraying the role of David Lockheart on the NBC series Bright Promise. He then briefly appeared on CBS’ The Young and the Restless as George Curtis in 1973 before debuting as Luke Spencer on General Hospital in 1978.

Initially written as a 13-week storyline, Luke’s romance with Genie Francis’ Laura resonated deeply with viewers, transforming the character into a cultural phenomenon and defining Geary’s career. He remained with the series until his retirement in 2015, later relocating to Amsterdam to live with his husband.

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