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JamesG · 05-08-2015, 01:34 PM

"General Hospital's" Anthony Geary to Exit: "I Don't Want to Die on the GH Set"
by Kimberly Roots
May 8, 2015

The next time "General Hospital‘s" Luke leaves town, it’s going to be for good. (No, really.) GH vet Anthony Geary will exit the ABC soap for good when his current contract is up, he tells TVInsider.

Geary will shoot the daytime drama through late June; his episodes will air through late July.

“I’m just weary of the grind and have been for 20 years,” says the Emmy winner, who has won eight trophies for playing Luke Spenser since 1978. “I really don’t want to die, collapsing in a heap, on that GH set one day. That wouldn’t be too poetic.”

“So that’s why the series is bringing back Genie Francis’ Laura,” who was Geary’s character’s romantic partner for many years, you say? Not necessarily.

“Genie and I agreed several years ago that the love of Luke and Laura had run its course,” he says. “They have children together and a very storied history, and there’s definitely still love there, but I think they’re toxic to each other at this point.”

Geary tells the site that once he’s done being Luke, he’ll reside in Amsterdam, where he’s spent much of his time over the past few years.

“There are still some surprises, the usual twists and turns and interesting guest stars coming up before Luke leaves town,” Geary promises.

http://tvline.com/2015/05/08/general...-leaving-luke/

UMFaninMD · 05-08-2015, 06:12 PM

From what I've heard over the years, he's been ready to leave Luke behind for good.

Now if only Maurice Bernard would follow suit. Sonny's been sucking life out of that show for years.

Schmoopie · 05-08-2015, 07:05 PM

I haven't watched GH in years but this is kind of intriguing to think that the relationship of Luke and Laura might end. I can understand that he's burned out on the character of Luke.

veggie-tari-jenn · 05-09-2015, 12:32 AM

I guess I am one of the only people who wont be sad to see him go....not a fan....but that being said I hope he is feeling better and he moves on to something else that he likes or does nothing...good luck with future endeavors.

I have watched GH on and off since 1984...and I have to tell you if it wasn't for Sonny...Maurice Bernard I would have stopped watching all together many years ago.

I still miss my fave soaps aw, sb, oltl

JamesG · 06-29-2015, 05:00 PM

Luke's GH Exit Date
by Rebecca Iannucci
June 29, 2015

Luke Spencer has less than a month left in Port Charles. After 37 years on "General Hospital", Anthony Geary‘s final episode will air Monday, July 27, The Associated Press reports.

Geary’s departure has allowed for a few key GH reunions, including returns from Genie Francis as Laura, Jonathan Jackson as Lucky, Emma Samms as Holly and Nathan Parsons as Ethan.

http://tvline.com/2015/06/29/general...-episode-luke/

Chocolate Moose · 06-30-2015, 09:33 AM

Wow

I loved Luke and laura !!!

05-08-2015, 01:34 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	Anthony Geary Decides to Leave "GH" After Contract is Up *"General Hospital's" Anthony Geary to Exit: "I Don't Want to Die on the GH Set"* by Kimberly Roots May 8, 2015 The next time "General Hospital‘s" Luke leaves town, it’s going to be for good. (No, really.) GH vet Anthony Geary will exit the ABC soap for good when his current contract is up, he tells TVInsider. Geary will shoot the daytime drama through late June; his episodes will air through late July. “I’m just weary of the grind and have been for 20 years,” says the Emmy winner, who has won eight trophies for playing Luke Spenser since 1978. “I really don’t want to die, collapsing in a heap, on that GH set one day. That wouldn’t be too poetic.” “So that’s why the series is bringing back Genie Francis’ Laura,” who was Geary’s character’s romantic partner for many years, you say? Not necessarily. “Genie and I agreed several years ago that the love of Luke and Laura had run its course,” he says. “They have children together and a very storied history, and there’s definitely still love there, but I think they’re toxic to each other at this point.” Geary tells the site that once he’s done being Luke, he’ll reside in Amsterdam, where he’s spent much of his time over the past few years. “There are still some surprises, the usual twists and turns and interesting guest stars coming up before Luke leaves town,” Geary promises. http://tvline.com/2015/05/08/general...-leaving-luke/ Attached Images

05-08-2015, 07:05 PM	#3
Schmoopie Keep Calm and Love Snoopy Forum Star Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Lynnwood, Washington Posts: 15,697	I haven't watched GH in years but this is kind of intriguing to think that the relationship of Luke and Laura might end. I can understand that he's burned out on the character of Luke.
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06-30-2015, 09:33 AM	#6
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05-08-2015, 06:12 PM	#2
UMFaninMD I love a mystery Senior Member Join Date: Apr 19, 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,287	From what I've heard over the years, he's been ready to leave Luke behind for good. Now if only Maurice Bernard would follow suit. Sonny's been sucking life out of that show for years.

05-09-2015, 12:32 AM	#4
veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	I guess I am one of the only people who wont be sad to see him go....not a fan....but that being said I hope he is feeling better and he moves on to something else that he likes or does nothing...good luck with future endeavors. I have watched GH on and off since 1984...and I have to tell you if it wasn't for Sonny...Maurice Bernard I would have stopped watching all together many years ago. I still miss my fave soaps aw, sb, oltl

06-29-2015, 05:00 PM	#5
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,095	Luke's GH Exit Date by Rebecca Iannucci June 29, 2015 Luke Spencer has less than a month left in Port Charles. After 37 years on "General Hospital", Anthony Geary‘s final episode will air Monday, July 27, The Associated Press reports. Geary’s departure has allowed for a few key GH reunions, including returns from Genie Francis as Laura, Jonathan Jackson as Lucky, Emma Samms as Holly and Nathan Parsons as Ethan. http://tvline.com/2015/06/29/general...-episode-luke/