Anthony Geary, who played Spencer until his retirement in 2015, originated the role in 1978.
Luke and Laura will have to continue their epic romance in the afterlife.
But for fans ofGH, Luke Spencer’s death marks the end of an era.
Anthony Geary at the 42nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images
Luke died as he livedoffscreen.
Geary had a love/hate relationship with the character, initially leaving the role in 1984 to pursue other opportunities.
While a classic soap move, theGHfanbase wasn’t buying it.
Genie Francis and Anthony Geary as Luke and Laura on ‘General Hospital’.Everett Collection
“In the end, it’s been well worth it.”
Well, in soap opera land, no death is final.
I guess there’s always a chance Luke might come back as a ghost.
Luke and Laura in 2015.Todd Wawrychuk/ABC
Or that it was actually an evil twin who perished in the accident.
After all, stranger things have definitely happened in Port Charles.
