Overview
- ABC will honor Geary by repeating his July 27, 2015 General Hospital farewell episode on January 1, 2026, as first reported by TV Insider and echoed across outlets.
- Claudio Gama posted on Instagram that the family “said our last goodbyes,” thanking fans and colleagues for their support.
- Gama previously confirmed Geary died in the Netherlands on December 14, three days after a scheduled December 11 operation.
- General Hospital executive producer Frank Valentini said the show’s family is heartbroken and extended condolences to Gama, relatives, and friends.
- Geary originated Luke Spencer in 1978, appeared in about 1,997 episodes, and won a record eight Daytime Emmys, with the Luke-and-Laura pairing leaving a lasting cultural imprint.