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‘General Hospital’ Drops ‘Remembering Luke Spencer’ Promo Ahead of Special Episode in Tribute to Anthony Geary

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Need to Know

  • General Hospital airs a special episode in tribute to the late Anthony Geary and the iconic character he played of Luke Spencer on Friday, February 20.
  • In the just released promo, characters participating include: Sonny Corinthos, Carly Spencer, Tracy Quartermaine, Elizabeth Webber, and Lulu Spencer.
  • Executive producer, Frank Valentini previously teased, “We wanted to revisit some of Luke’s most iconic adventures and unforgettable moments, along with a few rarely seen ones.”

This Friday, every memory leads back to Luke Spencer as General Hospital gets set to air a special episode in remembrance of the the late Anthony Geary and the iconic character he played. The eight-time Daytime Emmy-winning star passed away on December 14, 2025 at the age of 78.

In the just released ABC promo, gathered at the pier lighting candles in tribute to Luke are: Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), Carly Spencer (Laura Wright), Tracy Quartermaine (Jane Elliot), Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst), Laura Collins (Genie Francis) and Lulu Spencer (Alexa Havins Bruening).

As a preview of the episode, the video teaser shows Lulu looking at a picture of Luke as she says, “Hi, dad.” After Sonny has a reflection and memory of first meeting Luke, we see Laura in a puddle of tears remembering Luke and expressing, “Thank you for the love of a lifetime.”  In the promo’s final moments, Tony Geary is seen in Luke’s farewell episode from 2015, with his voice heard over the clips saying, “It’s time to go.”

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General Hospital’s executive producer, Frank Valentini previously shared on the upcoming February 20 episode, “For decades, Tony Geary brought daytime television’s ultimate antihero, Luke Spencer, to life. We wanted to honor Tony and his extraordinary legacy in the most meaningful way possible, and this special episode of General Hospital gives viewers the opportunity to revisit some of Luke’s most iconic adventures and unforgettable moments, along with a few rarely seen ones. And who better to share those memories than the people of Port Charles who knew and loved him.”

Back on the January 23, 2026 episode of GH; a special “loving montage” was shown at the end of the episode as the first part of the soap honoring the contributions of Tony Geary. The montage included a few clips with the iconic star and cast reflections from: Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Laura Wright (Carly) and Genie Francis (Laura).

HOW LUKE ORIGINALLY DIED

In story, it was back in 2022 that GH decided to kill-off the character of Luke off-screen when Tracy revealed on New Years Day, that he has been killed in a cable car accident in Austria which later was revealed to be at the hands of Victor Cassadine (Charles Shaughnessy). There was an on-screen memorial for Luke in late January of that year.

After Geary retired from General Hospital in 2015, and moved full-time to Amsterdam to be with his now husband Claudio Gama, he only made one other final appearance and that was in 2017 when Tracy was written-off the canvas and went to Europe, after Jane Elliot decided at the time to leave the series. To write-off Tracy, Luke appeared for a quick scene in a coffee shop illustrating that the duo were together.

You can check out the ABC promo for Friday’s General Hospital entitled, “Remembering Luke Spencer” below.

So, are you looking forward to the remembrances and the flashbacks and some never-shown-before footage, plus some touching moments from the characters who had a past with Luke Spencer? Let us know via the comment section below.

 

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This is awesome, only complaint is that they didnt include lucy!! She was good freinds with luke for years and it wouldve been nice for her to be included .

And Scotty. There’s no deep connection or history with this Lulu, this Carly, and barely one with Sonny (which for some reason,they want to push). The only ones involved who had a strong bond with Luke are Laura and Tracy. I don’t recall Lucy being that strongly connected with Luke the way you do. And honestly, Lucy gets on my last nerve with all of her rapid and breathless speaking.

The Sonny & Luke friendship was a real thing. They had similar back stories… raised in abusive homes. Turned to the mob for lack of a better option. Both of them started out running money laundering operations for Frank Smith (Luke had the campus disco, and Sonny had the strip club) and they took Frank Smith down together.

I do agree with you that Lucy being involved is a bit much as I don’t remember her being all that close to Luke. Lulu, on the other horn, is Luke’s daughter, so of course she should be there, even though this version of Lulu never had any scenes with Luke. And of course it’s a crime that Lucky won’t be there. Or Ethan, for that matter. Even though his existence was one of the dumbest rewrites ever.

Alexis (or Natasha, as Luke called her) should be included more than Lucy, actually.

Like @Larry Stephens, I had the same thought and recollection regarding Lucy. As for Sonny, I’m entirely with you, but the show for many years has wanted “to push” Sonny down viewers’ throats, always trying to make the abusive, murderous thug/mob boss more palatable, even to the point of Sonny having a “friendship” with Laura.

And to me, it was a travesty for Geary’s final episode to include scenes with Sonny, so that Luke could somehow pass the oversight of Port Charles onto Sonny, in other words, passing the leading man torch. It was all so contrived.

Not interested in characters way back. So tired of Luke Luke Luke and the bunch of afro hair style then. Need men with regular hair like Dante’s

Go lay down.

If wasn’t for “Luke Luke Luke” GH probably wouldn’t have made it past 20 years, yet alone almost 63.

1 sould love to see that. i remember when luke and laura firxt started and every thing.

I wish they would have gotten Lucky to come on. I love GH.

Lucky should of been included in this Tribute To Luke! It doesn’t seem complete to have Laura & Lulu but not Lucky given that when Luke & Laura returned to the story line after marrying it was with there children Lucky & Lulu as young kids! I remember this as a very important part.. not only the return of Tony Geary to the cast of General Hospital but as an intricate part of Luke’s life! But as they say..”And The Rest Is History!”
R.I.P. Luke Spencer (aka) Tony Geary

Lucky was the only non-current cast member shown in the episode.

I’m very put off by this. This character should not be celebrating; you want to celebrate Tony? I understand. But Luke? No, thank you.

Agree. We already saw a tribute to Luke, we needed a tribute to Tony and all his epic storylines; not to mention that Alexa Havins’ Lulu never knew Luke.

But what does the actress have to do with it. Whether you agree or not, this is a tribute to AG through the character of Luke. And Lulu is Luke’s daughter, so it’s obvious that she’d be included, whether it’s AH, ER, or JMB.

It’s their way of honoring both Tony and the character of Luke, who like it or not, was one of the most important characters in the history of the show. Yes, a character with a dark, complicated past punctuated by an ugly moment when Luke raped Laura. Something that has been acknowledged on the show in storyline form numerous times in the years since. But why wouldn’t they honor him, as they did Bobbie/Jackie, Monica/Leslie, and hopefully at some point soon Tristan/Robert? Tony and Luke deserve it. Sorry, I don’t get why anyone would complain about this.

In the cases of those other actors you mentioned, their roles hadn’t already been written off. Geary left the role of Luke in 2015, and the character was killed off in 2022, so it is not as if Luke is recently dead. Plus, continuing to try and glorify a rapist is off-putting to me.

Secondly, I’d have no issues with honouring Tony in the way that The Young and the Restless honoured both Jeanne Cooper and Kristoff St John. This is clearly filler content (as evident by its episodic number).

And they already confirmed they would be honouring Tristan Rogers at some point later this year in-story.

Cannot wait to watch the special episode hope it’s going to be really good hope they show good scenes with sunny and Luke Luke and Bobby and Luke and Carly and Luke and his children there will be no General Hospital if it wasn’t for Luke Spencer he made this soap opera what it was and what it is today his legacy will live on forever May Anthony Gary rest in peace ❤️

Punctuation is a wonderful thing.

Stop that.

Luke Luke LOL

Ha! Reminds me of a character from an old Cheers episode, Andy Andy.

I’m looking forward to this episode. I just wish GH would have included Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) in this tribute episode. I’m sure he’ll be included in some of the flashback scenes. Of course Laura and Lulu should be in this episode, but I’m happy to see they included Elizabeth. I remember some of the scenes Luke and Elizabeth shared after Lucky died and the scenes they shared after Jake died. But the storyline about Liz’s rape, which led to Lucky discovering his dad raped Laura, earned Daytime Emmy nominations for all three and Emmy wins for Tony and JJ. Sonny and Luke were business partners, co-owners of Luke’s club and close friends in the mid 90s. I don’t think Carly and Luke were ever close, but she is Bobbie’s daughter so it makes sense she’s there.

I love this! I remember skipping school to watch Luke and Laura’s wedding! He was an incredible actor and a true legend, may he rest in peace.

Where is Joshua Jackson as Lucky to say goodbye to his father Luke????

Maybe it to hard for lucky to say goodbye maybe that’s why he isn’t in it and plus Joshua Jackson is to busy plus he already greaving from his close friend from Dawson creek so mayb that’s why

You mean Jonathan Jackson.

I really wish they had done a story – some sort of mystery adventure that involved having to save Robert and Luke which could have brought in all the characters – Mac and Felicia, Anna and Robin, lucky, Elizabeth, Sonny,Lucy, Tracy. They could have built it up and had montages from the old days to lead to a celebration of both actors lives and contributions to the show.

Tristan deserves his own separate remembrance – which will likely come later this year as the show addresses Robert’s passing in a full story arc.

Luke has been considered dead in story for years now. Friday’s stand alone episode should be a nice way to acknowledge Tony’s legacy without impacting story.

The actual episode may have more character/actor participation than those shown in the promo, for all alleged “fans” already complaining about who’s in it/not in it before the episode even airs ffs…

My thing is yes Luke was a part of GH but what about Tristen aka Robert he has passed why not remember him?

Yes!! I cried for days after hearing and seeing he had passed. This will give him a proper send off and for fans/long time viewers of Luke and Laura a way to say a final good bye.

Also, I agree with other posts, you should’ve shown or gotten Lucky, Ethan, Nikolas and Scotty and any others that were on during Luke’s time- it would’ve made it so Luke’s “Family” all showed their respects for their father, friend, or what have you. I just hope it gives him a good send off. If not I’m gonna be expecting a stellar send off for Robert!!!!

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Carly and Lulu Make Plans to Rescue Their Children; Anna Looks Determined to Secure Her Freedom

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, the race is on! Can Lulu (Alexa Havins) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) get to Rocco (Finn Carr) and Britt (Kelly Thiebaud) in time to ensure their safety from Cullum (Andrew Hawkes)? Can Carly (Laura Wright) with the help of her brother, Lucas (Van Hansis) rescue Josslyn (Eden McCoy) from captivity at Wyndemere? These questions may be answered, plus the return of the one and only Anna Devane (Finola Hughes) are on tap!

In the just released General Hospital spoilers video for the week of June 22-26, Lulu tells her mother, Laura (Genie Francis), “Dante and I have to get to Rocco before Cullum!” Meanwhile, Rocco (Finn Carr) looks angered and emotional as Britt walks through their cabin hideout. Does Rocco know his parents are on the way to find them, or has Cullum already tracked them down to the British Virgin Islands?

Back in Port Charles, Carly is informing Lucas that his niece, “is a WSB agent.” She knows Josslyn (Eden McCoy) is being held against her will at Wyndemere, and she has to find a way to get her out. Lucas agrees with Carly’s plan of, “We go in and we don’t leave without Josslyn!” Elsewhere, Josslyn is looking worried for her future as she is stuck in captivity thanks to Cassius, Cullum and Sidwell!

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FINOLA HUGHES RETURNS

The final moments of the teaser promo reveal Anna in a psychiatric clinic in France. We have not seen her for months after Cullum, Sidwell and Pascal fed her hallucinogenics to make her believe her arch nemesis, Cesar Faison was alive!

Now, the doctors walk towards her hospital bed, where we see the super spy calmly knitting. Is Anna back to normal and playing everyone to get out of her predicament, or does she still remain deeply traumatized … or both?

Take a look at the rest of the official GH spoilers for the week below.

MONDAY, JUNE 22
Willow gets an unwelcome surprise. Trina sticks to her guns. “Nathan” wants reassurance. Ethan advises Ava. Brook Lynn receives an update.

TUESDAY, JUNE 23
Dante cautions Liz. Laura learns a secret. Brook Lynn confides in Michael. Sonny challenges Ava. Chase makes a decision.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
Anna meets with her doctor. Carly makes a stunning confession. Britt extracts a promise. Cullum pulls a fast one. Gio and Emma hit the pool.

THURSDAY, JUNE 25
Josslyn clashes with Cassius. Lulu and Dante make a discovery. Chase receives a warning. Jordan seeks help. Alexis is summoned to the PCPD.

FRIDAY, JUNE 26
Anna takes a huge risk. Britt is in grave danger. Willow is in disbelief. Danny must act fast. Curtis jumps to the wrong conclusion.

Check out the latest General Hospital promo entitled, “Rescue Mission” below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think Anna is still mentally off-balance, or OK, and just pretending to be troubled to get out of France and get back to Port Charles? Will Josslyn finally be rescued, or will Carly and Lucas find themselves locked up with her? And, who will get to Britt and Rocco first? Cullum, or Dante and Lulu? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.

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Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric

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With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).

On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..

In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”

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So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!

FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD

As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and  and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”

Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.

So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Announces Upcoming Release of His First Single, ‘If You Need Me’

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In a surprise move, Daytime Emmy winner, Chad Duell (ex-Michael Corinthos, GH) is getting ready to unveil a new chapter of his career in music.

The former GH star, where he played the son of Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and Carly Spencer (Laura Wright) for 15 years, has announced his new single, “If You Need Me” will drop on Friday, June 26. The single is now available for pre-order on Spotify and major music streaming platforms and is distributed by DistroKid.

Taking to his Instagram story over the weekend, to announce the pre-save of his new single, Chad expressed, “I’ll make a full post about what I’ve been up to and my music once it goes live next week, but you can pre-save my first single so it goes straight to your Spotify once it drops next week.”

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SINCE LEAVING GENERAL HOSPITAL

Previously, since his departure from the ABC soap opera. Chad starred alongside Zach Mendez in the world premiere of of Yum Yum at Annapolis, a new play written by Bruce Reisman. Duell last appeared on General Hospital on the January 21, 2025 episode.

The part was recast with Rory Gibson who debuted as the new Michael in May of 2025 during the Nurses’ Ball episodes and who has remained in the role since that time.

In an interview earlier this year on The Able Show, Duell said on his decision to exit the soap opera, “I was blessed to be part of that (show) for as long as I have, but what happens sometimes is if you’re doing the same thing, especially in a creative field for such a long time, you can get a little burnt out in a way. It can make you a little depressed, so that’s kind of what happened. On top of that, I had other things going on in my life at the time. My father passed away recently and I just needed a reset. So, I stepped away. A lot of times you have to go through some stuff to really step into that next level. I needed to kind of feel uncomfortable.”

So, what type of musical genre will Chad’s new song be? Country? Pop? Rock? Dance/Club? Something else? Let us know your thoughts via the comment section below, and if you are eager to hear the new single next week via the comment section below.

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