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‘General Hospital’ to Pay Tribute to Anthony Geary Via ‘Loving Montage,’ Tristan Rogers’ Scorpio to Get ‘Proper Send Off’
In what has been a bit of tricky situation, ABC and General Hospital are planning to pay tribute to eight-time Daytime Emmy-winner, Anthony Geary (Luke Spencer) who passed away back on December 14, 2025 at the age of 78 with a ‘loving montage” according to Nathan Varni, ABC Current Programming Executive who overseas the long-running soap opera.
Over recent years, such as with the real-life deaths of Jackie Zeman (ex-Bobbie Spencer) and Leslie Charleson (ex-Monica Quartermaine), at the time of their passings, their characters were still alive on the GH canvas. In the case of Geary, Luke was killed off-screen in a cable car accident in Austria back in 2022. There was a memorial held in Port Charles for Luke back on January 21, 2022 after Tracy (Jane Elliot) returned to town, which also featured a videotaped message from Helena Cassadine (Constance Towers) from beyond the grave, and the return of Jennifer Smith (Holly Gagnier).
On January 1, 2026 ABC promoted and aired a rebroadcast of Geary’s final full episode of Luke, that originally aired on July 27, 2015, but that proved problematic as some fans in certain markets did not see it, and it was not up on Hulu later in the day as usual with all-new episodes of GH. In addition, the soap aired a memorial title card at the end of a recent episode, acknowledging Geary’s death. (Pictured below are those that gathered for Luke’s on-screen memorial in 2022).
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IN LOVING MEMORY TO TONY
In a series of tweets, Varni took to X and explained to fans of the plans to honor Geary moving forward. “Our team is working on a loving montage to be included later in the month, keep an eye out.” Then when a viewers questioned the executive stating, “I am happy you did an end of the episode dedication for Tony, but did you do one for Tristan? I don’t remember seeing one.”
Varni replied, “Since the character hasn’t passed away on screen, writers are working on a story to weave into the show later in 2026 for a proper send off.” As fans know it was a one-two punch in 2025 losing both Rogers to cancer back in August at the age of 79, followed by Geary in December. On GH, Luke and Robert were best buds, their antics, their adventures were a part of the 80s hey day of GH and their relationship continued on for decades on-screen.
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PROPER SEND OFF FOR ROBERT SCORPIO
In a now touching and ironic twist, before Geary’s death, he shared a statement with TV Insider on the loss of Rogers, expressing, “I have great memories of him and always will. I’ve always thought Tristan was a good actor, a very giving actor, and fun to work with. Working with him was an experience that I could always rely on to be funny, exciting, challenging, and infuriating — a perfect day’s work.”
Viewers last saw Rogers on GH in a surprise appearance in an episode that aired in July 2025, when Jason (Steve Burton) flew Sasha (Sofia Mattsson) around the world to safety with her baby Daisy in tow to keep her safe from whoever (Willow) was gaslighting her. They wound up on the doorstep of Robert and Holly’s home. The scenes marked Tristan’s last on-screen appearance on General Hospital. Later, Rogers would show up on The Young and the Restless in his last appearance on network television in his other memorable soap role of Colin Atkinson on the August 26, 2025 episode of the CBS soap.
So, what do you think about how General Hospital is planning on honoring Tony Geary with a montage as its next step in tribute to him; especially given the characters of Port Charles already said goodbye to Luke when he died in 2022? Are you glad that the ABC/GH exec confirmed there is a send off coming later this year for Robert Scorpio to honor Tristan Rogers?
One thing that came to our minds for Tony and Tristan, was something that The Young and the Restless did very effectively when they honored their icon, the late Jeanne Cooper (Katherine Chancellor) in a special episode, where the cast just sat around as themselves sharing memories in a special episode. Would that also interest you? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
GH needs to work in the death of Tristan Rogers/Robert Scorpio into storyline. Considering all the secret agent stuff that was part of the character’s world, I would think the character’s passing could launch a suspenseful mystery that affects Scorpio’s family, closest friends, and Port Charles.
As for Tony Geary/Luke Spencer, a simple episode that has Tracy, Laura, and others gathering in a favorite Port Charles spot on the occasion of his birthday or death anniversary would allow a touching tribute.
You would know that they are planning that If you read the post.
I absolutely think the cast should share their memories, of both Tony AND Tristan.
Yes to characters remembering both Robert and Luke. I like the idea.
The tribute to Anthony Geary was never shown in Champaign, IL on Jan. 1st as was promoted.
I think it’s a great idea to feature a tribute to Tony Geary. I would love to see montage featuring all the icon stories from Luke and Laura’s wedding, and more from the 80s, 90s and more. I also hope the Daytime Emmy’s will feature a special tribute to Tony Geary.
We’re still waiting for the promised show honoring Denise Alexander (Lesley).
That likely won’t happen until after Laura’s front-burner storyline wraps up.
The twist would be that Luke didn’t actually die in the Victor Cassadine commissioned ski lift accident was either held captive in some Cassadine dungeon and off camera, Robert, rescues Luke or Luke escape the ski lift alive was hiding (Tracey would not be happy that Luke didn’t let her know he was alive in that case) off camera, it will be said that Robert and Luke teamed up on a suicide mission which will take down or greatly cripple Sidwell and his partner and their plan and go out in a boys, glory heroes together.
Yes! I too would love something like this. I think one of the Cassadine men said after Luke was supposedly killed “now that Luke has been neutralized” or something to that effect…which in Soap speak usually means “not necessarily dead.” I’d love to revive him and he and Robert go out in a “blaze of glory”…not sure I like a “suicide mission” but some last valiant caper together that leads to them both going out…in true form. I’ve never liked that they just unceremoniously killed Luke off, off screen. But then, how else would they explain he and Tracy remaining apart, I guess.
Robert and Luke teaming up to permanently stop Sidwell and all others trying to destroy or take over Port Charles from information Luke has gathered from the Cassadines (who always knew everything happening in the world ,especially in Port Charles of course) my version of what happened with alot of the serious problems in Port Charles the Cassadines had a hand in it all. all the big name criminals were following orders from them. Who better to take them all down Luke and Robert of course. May be strange and weird to have doing all that with using AI, but I personally would love to see them doing all that up to their final blaze of glory. with all the times that Luke brought down Frank Smith,then Robert came to Port Charles undercover to find the ice princess. they eventually teamed up to bring that down. then laura dissappeared,they teamed up again to not only to search for laura but to fight off the maletise I guess they were called t6hen the oil caper when holly came on the show, I’m sure ya’ll know what else happened from there
Hulu did in fact make Luke’s final episode available! You had to change the season in order to view it.
Really? How?To what season?? …I’ll have to look, since it’s just one week today., before it goes away.
I think they should have cast members remembering Anthony and Tristan!
Yes I recall how Y&R honored Jeanne Cooper. Hope GH does that too with Tony and Tristin
What about the actress who played Lesly Laura’s mom
Anthony Geary saved GH so he deserves to be honored as do Tristian Rogers and the others who passed.. I say do everyone but make special time for Anthony. I like the idea of the cast just being themselves and talking about this past year of tremendous loss on GzH
They dropped the ball, they know it, now they’re back peddling!
Just how did they drop the ball?
Two incredibly charismatic actors who generated magic in their adventures together. They should produce a montage of Luke and Scorpio clips that would serve as a homage to both of them.
They should do it in a script on the show. Example….Laura emotionally thinking about Luke while on the dock…seagal sounds in background, the buoy bell sounds…her beautiful smile….then the montage. Trust me….it would be magic. Cloudy day, then at the end, the sun comes out….(something like that). Not that the actors sitting around paying homage wouldnt be nice “too”. It would. I just feel like the show needs to do more. His body confirmed, etc… Something. Again, Laura on dock…montage memories.
I would love to see the ice princess storyline to be replayed without any commercials or ads and no editing on the length. I know you tube has those on there but they all seem to be edited. from when Robert Scorpio first appearance to as far as possible with all storylines with Luke. they have made the best duo ever as friends and partners in what ever they do together
The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) revealed on Thursday, the lineup of presenters for 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards taking place on Friday, October 30, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.
The ceremony will stream live on the NATAS YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@theemmys and watch.TheEmmys.tv.
Scheduled to present from the current soaps are: Katelyn MacMullen (Willow, General Hospital), Delon de Metz (Zende, The Bold and the Beautiful), James Preston (Nick, The Bay), Paul Telfer (Xander, Days of our Lives), Tamara Tunie (Anita, Beyond the Gates) and Susan Walters (Diane, The Young and the Restless).
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In addition soap alums, Crystal Chappell, Lesli Kay, Joe Lando, Eva LaRue, who is also a nominee this year, A Martinez, Juliet Mills, and Alicia Leigh Willis, will also be on hand to present.
The ceremony which celebrates nominated lifestyle programs and dramas will also include presenters: Eva zu Beck (Superskilled with Eva zu Beck), Danielle Chang (Lucky Chow), Sunny Hostin (The View), Derek Hough (Extra), Pati Jinich (Pati’s Mexican Table), Star Jones (Divorce Court), Michael Jr. (Stand Up and Do Something), Judge Greg Mathis (Mathis Court with Judge Mathis), Keke Palmer (Glam Through the Ages), Nischelle Turner (Entertainment Tonight), and Andrew Zimmern (Andrew Zimmern’s Wild Game Kitchen).
The 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards will bring together an exciting mix of presenters representing the full spectrum of daytime television,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO of NATAS. “From familiar faces in daytime drama to the personalities and creative voices behind talk shows and lifestyle programming, this year’s lineup reflects the breadth of talent that makes daytime so special. We look forward to celebrating the people who continue to shape the genre.”
Matthew Hoffman (Love Island USA, Cheap A$$ Beach Houses) will serve as the ceremony’s Voice of God, bringing his signature comedic narration to the evening’s celebrations. As previously announced, Lifetime Achievement honoree Genie Francis (Laura, General Hospital) will be presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by her husband, Jonathan Frakes.
So, what do you think about the list of presenters for the 2026 Daytime Emmy Awards? Let us know who you are looking forward to seeing via the comment section below.
General Hospital fans took to social media following the airing of the Wednesday, October 21 episode of the ABC daytime drama series. In story, Molly (Kristen Vaganos) reveals to Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) that she has received an offer to join the top law firm in Chicago that practices civil law. She says it’s her dream job.
The problem Molly says is relocating from Port Charles and uprooting her life and being away from her mother, Scout and boyfriend Cody Bell (Josh Kelly). Wistful that she may lose another daughter to a long-distance situation (Kristina left a few months back to go to medical school in California), Alexis urged Molly to get Cody to go with her.
Molly still seemed concerned and has trouble committing to the idea. Alexis tells her to talk it over with Cody. Meanwhile, Cody asked Tracy (Jane Elliot) is he can have Thanksgiving off because he and Molly planned to spend Thanksgiving together with their families. After initially balking, Tracy agrees.
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WILL MOLLY AND CODY HEAD TO CHI-TOWN?
Later, Cody shows up at Miller & Davis and the conversation turned to Thanksgiving dinner that Alexis is hosting. Molly and Cody asked her not to cook anything. Cody hugged Molly reassuring Alexis that he and Molly would take care of whatever was needed on Turkey Day.
So, this raises the question, why out of nowhere are we learning that Molly received an amazing law offer in Chicago, if the character was not being written out? If Molly leaves the canvas, would the character of Cody make his exit too?
Kristen Vaganos joined GH as a recast Molly Lansing-Davis back in September of 2023 and went on contract in August of 2024. Josh Kelly began playing Cody Bell back in June of 2022. Initial reports were that Kelly joined the show on contract and then as of June 2025 went on recurring status with the show per his choice.
Do you see a world where GH is writing out Molly and Cody? Would you be sad to see Kristen and Josh exit the soap opera? If this is not what is going on, is this just a plot point for some other story that is upcoming? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
It’s been over two-years since his last appearance on General Hospital, now fan favorite Kin Shriner (Scott Baldwin) has taken to social media to share his thoughts on the casting of his grown-up TV daughter, Serena Baldwin now played by Kelly Kruger.
Kelly took over the role of Serena on-screen starting with the July 30, 2026 episode and has been ensconced in the storyline with her mother, Lucy Coe (Lynn Herring), in trying to win back full creative control of Deception for her.
In fact on the Monday, October 19 episode of the ABC soap opera, Serena tried to dupe Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) into signing over Michael’s (Rory Gibson) shares of the company. Jason caught on and wondered why she was doing this. She claimed she just wanted to help her mom gain creative control from Tracy (Jane Elliot) rather than full ownership, and begged Jason to keep quiet about it, which he agreed to for now.
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WHERE IS SCOTT?
On Monday, Shriner also took to X and said, “I think Kelly Kruger is doing a great job on General Hospital, and she and Lynn Herring work well together.” That was followed by comments in his thread about the show needing to bring back Scott too.
In fact, back on August 25, Shriner also took to X with a reminder that Scott is still around and ready to come back to Port Charles, sharing, “Scotty Baldwin always fits in he just needs the right sport coat !!!!”
The last time Serena mentioned her father Scott was when Kruger made her debut and informed Lucy that her father was, “living his best life in Key West.” Meanwhile, Shriner posts on his X account continually and shared back on August 2, that it has been 49 years since he made his on-screen debut as then teenaged, Scotty Baldwin and thanked the fans for al the love and support.
So, now let us know, are you enjoying Kelly Kruger as Serena Baldwin? Do you want to see GH bring back Scott Baldwin into the story, so Serena has both her parents in Port Charles? Do you like the potential of Jason and Serena pairing? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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